Bruce Winters

It was an amazing trip to the Himalayas.  The weather was nearly perfect, and the mountains were empty.  Summit day I think we saw two people besides us on Island Peak.  We were literally the only people on the summit and as far as we could see.  I doubt the mountains have been that empty since the days they were first summited back in the 1950’s.  The winds were howling on Summit night.  I thought we were going to cancel the attempt before we even got out of the tents.  But the winds stopped completely at about 4am.  Off we went.  It was definitely a hard climb………I was the slow guy on the way up but had plenty of gas to get back down. Sure is a great feeling to look at the pics on top.

I really appreciate you sticking with me to get me back out to Island Peak.  It’s been bugging me for 3 years.  Hey, btw, you’ve really picked up your end-of-trip-goodies game.  Love the coffee mug with our summit pic, AND the patch with my name on it.  AND the hat……….secretly always wanted one of your hats. I should mention that Ang Kami is the best (you know it already).  Such a humble, gentle, and happy guy……who just happens to be a world class athlete, too.  204 Summits is crazy.  Always felt safe and assured of success with him leading.