You can never conquer the mountain. You can only conquer yourself.

Phil Ershler is a world class climber and guide. Sue Ershler is a first class businesswoman. But their story is not just about climbing and business. It is about two people in love who switch leads in life’s hard climb. A great read—inside or outside a tent!

Being out on the edge, with everything at risk, is where you learn and grow the most.

If you're not living a life on the edge you're taking up too much space! ... You learn the most when you're out of your comfort zone!

You learn the most when you’re out on the edge.

In dire times of survival it's not uncommon for people to turn to their faith and that was also true for the men on the oil tanker Pendleton, which was cut in half by 60-foot waves during the hurricane.

You don't really conquer a mountain, you conquer yourself. You overcome sickness & everything else - your pains, aches, fears - to reach the summit.