Alorah

“Mountains are not Stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve, they are the cathedrals where I practice my religion.”
― Anatoli Boukreev

“does anyone ever get complete closure? Especially from a parent?”
― Stephen King, Holly

“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.”
― Anatoli Boukreev, The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest

“Let’s get you up. We should be going. We don’t know what your deranged ex-husband might be up to. I wouldn’t put it past him to call a Quarantine Patrol.” “He’s not my ex. We’re not divorced.” “You are now. By the power vested in me.” “What power vested in you?” “You know how captains of ships can marry people? Little-known fact, firemen can divorce people as well. Come on, up with you.”
― Joe Hill, The Fireman