climbing

Glenn Porzak, a veteran climber who had conquered the iconic seven summits (the highest points on all continents), was seriously injured on Aug. 21 during a relatively easy climb just a few miles from home.

At the top of Everest, all I heard were sounds of space. I felt as if I was being swallowed up by the sky. Though I lost the use of my eyes long ago, on that day I saw a glorious vision.