Turn Back

When you're trying to reach a summit, you never want to hear or even think the phrase "turn back." However, there are times that such an action could save your life. My personal motto is, "always live to hike another day." I believe that my life is far greater than the desire to succeed by reaching my climbing objective on every outing.

Summit bids are no place to take undo risks. I have found mountains to be unforgiving beings that you have to deal with on their own terms. Dangerous weather and faltering companions have caused me to turn back from summit attempts on several occasions.

A mountain summit and a big ego are dangerous companions.

Cathedral Peak

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