Mountains have the power to call us into their realms and there, left forever, are our friends whose great souls were longing for the heights. Do not forget the mountaineers who have not returned from the summits.

A review of summit day photographs will show that I was clothed in the latest, highest quality, high altitude gear, comparable, if not better, than that worn by the other members of our expedition.

I don't know what being an Everest guide means. I am a coach, not a guide.

Climbing is what I do.

I offer my expertise and experience for hire in order to help a group of people reach the summit.

People respected my experience, they hire me, they pay me what I am worth to coach their team.

I respect Everest very much.