Solukhumbu, Nepal.

WOWWWWW, what a view!!! Such an awesome mountain top. From seeing the comment by Shuttered Dreams, I scrolled up and read what you said about climbing a mountain. It was so interesting to read your words. I have always wondered why some must climb to the tops of such dangerous places, but I also understand the allure. I've read many books about mountain climbing, and about Everest as well. Odd how many fatalities occur returning from the top, and good of you to have that firmly seated in your mind. I think it would be wonderful to make the very first Base Camp of Everest, but that's about it for me. As it is, I will likely never get there, since my bucket list is brimming with other destinations far more compelling to me, but who knows? It would be marvelous to stare up into the clouds and know that Everest (and all of the mountains around it) are beyond them, beckoning. Legends that will never be touched by me, but appreciated always. Thank you for the thought-provoking image and comment!

Stunning mountain scene.

Fabulous mountains, even more rugged than the Cascades.

they reach up high...