Dead Mountain

therefore a clearer understanding of its occurrence in nature

“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”

I had jettisoned my pen after Borzenkov informed me that ballpoints were unreliable in subzero temperatures; the ink would freeze.

Fraternity, equality and respect were considered the reigning values among Russian hikers.

With the birth of my own child imminent, the pain of Igor’s mother tugged at my heart.

Everything was friendly until it was suddenly over.