[Rushmore Rocks]

My son is also a climber. He once told me that next to flying his plane, being at the top of Mt. Whitney and Mt. Rainier was the closest he came to touching God. (yes, I know it was a metaphor, but it was meaningful to him.)

I am glad that there are still men in this country who are willing to face challenges and be stronger because of them. We need more like them.

[proud_yank]

My son is also a climber. He once told me that next to flying his plane, being at the top of Mt. Whitney and Mt. Rainier was the closest he came to touching God. (yes, I know it was a metaphor, but it was meaningful to him.)

The feeling is amazing. I was exhausted and cold on my first summit, and reaching it warmed me right up!

I am glad that there are still men in this country who are willing to face challenges and be stronger because of them. We need more like them.

Agreed. IMHO, the same attitude and approach applies to business too. When I was interviewing I used a couple mountaineering examples/analogies too and got an offer :-)

[angkor]

"being at the top of Mt. Whitney and Mt. Rainier was the closest he came to touching God"

Gazing at Mt. Everest with my own eyes from 18,500 feet was something more than earthly. I was transfixed and speechless for almost an hour.

Climbers, hikers, mountaineers, and trekkers are all rewarded with that same feeling of closeness to the spirit, which most call God.