13 DEAD ON EVEREST

Sad, sad story - In the single deadliest day on the mountain, 13 Sherpas died in an avalanche while fixing ropes and preparing the ascent path for rich western clients on guided tours to the summit of Everest.

Impermanence is swift, and life-and-death is the vital matter.  Mountains teach this, oceans teach this, our own bodies can teach this.

My deepest condolences to the families of the victims.