Great read, couldn't put it down. My heart goes out to those that didn't make it, and to their families. I have respect for anyone that tries such things (climbing anything!), but those that make it, and especially those that save others have something beyond my inherent respect for all climbers. Great self arrest on K2 with Scott, Ed! That is truly the stuff of legend. Jeff PS - at the age of 42, I still want Rainier and Denali. Alas, Denali is probably beyond my reach at this age.