Anyone done this?
I have plenty of alpine experience and made one trip to the Andes before stopping serious climbing 11 years ago.
I'm now 47 and have suddenly got the urge to get myself up a 7000m peak before I pop my clogs.
The only realistic way of doing this will be when I retire, which all being well will be in 8 years time at the age of 55.
I am fairly fit now but am well aware this declines with age and is more marked in your 50s.
Please share any experiences.