Mountains are cathedrals: grand and pure, the houses of my religion. I go to them as humans go to worship...From their lofty summits, I view my past, dream of the future, and with unusual acuity I am allowed to experience the present moment. My strength renewed, my vision cleared, in the mountains I celebrate creation. On each journey I am reborn.
Anatoli BoukreevI cannot say to be glad or not glad to be on Everest. It is my life. I have opportunity to be here, so I am here.
Anatoli Boukreev