Photo Credits: Douglas McIlroy
THE FINAL CLIMB
The view took her breath away as they flew over the majestic mounds of earth.
Shadows
fell, and snow glistened as the sun began to peek up over the horizon.
She’d often wondered what pulled him here, every
year, attempting the impossible. Was it the physical or personal challenge? Or,
was it simply the conquest?
The helicopter circled, began its descent, and with
care, the pilot touched down. She stepped out, walked to the edge, surveyed
the beauty, and lifted the lid from the urn. He’d finally made it top of the
summit.
