“ Jim turned his head slowly to look into my eyes and shuddered. “It’s the closest I’ve ever felt to dying. Susan Oakey-Baker
“ Mountaineers are one of the few groups to celebrate before the finish line. More mountaineers die on the descent than on the ascent. Susan Oakey-Baker
“ I didn’t say a word. He wouldn’t be using oxygen. K2 is more dangerous than Everest. Susan Oakey-Baker
“ Emotion has its place, but it must not interfere with taking the appropriate action. Susan Oakey-Baker
