“Mountaineers are one of the few groups to celebrate before the finish line. More mountaineers die on the descent than on the ascent.”

“Jim turned his head slowly to look into my eyes and shuddered. “It’s the closest I’ve ever felt to dying.”

“Mountaineers are one of the few groups to celebrate before the finish line. More mountaineers die on the descent than on the ascent.”

“Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you cannot have an opinion.”

“I didn’t say a word. He wouldn’t be using oxygen. K2 is more dangerous than Everest.”

“Emotion has its place, but it must not interfere with taking the appropriate action.”