As an aged climber, I found this guy's posts pretty inspiring. Of course it is a bit like what did Lance Armstrong do during his 50s, climbing version, but still.

http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-fo...-by-Mark-Hudon

http://www.supertopo.com/tr/The-Shie...n/t10920n.html

http://www.supertopo.com/tr/Max-Jone...1/t11300n.html

http://www.supertopo.com/tr/Grape-Ra...t/t10720n.html

And holy terror...

http://www.supertopo.com/tr/Iron-Hawk-Solo/t11586n.html

If nothing else I love the way he writes up a trip report with great pics and occasional video.

Oh an another thing. A load for these guys, even solo is 250 pounds or more. I think they could cut back the gear a little, was the 24 of beer really necesarry, but between water and gear, there are limits to how light they can go when hanging out. They can go very light if they are willing to do a day trip up the whole thing.