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

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.

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

Reaching the summit of K2 was an incredible experience, but I would trade it in a heartbeat to have Dan back.