Folks, I’m sipping my coffee and reading about Sarah Mallory Geis, a Pilates studio owner from San Antonio, Texas, who decided to take a leap of faith and climb the world’s 12th-highest mountain, Broad Peak in Pakistan. She wrote on Instagram, “Taking a giant leap of faith into the unknown to see where life goes,” and hinted that her journey would involve “lots of helmets, harnesses, and crampons.” I’m thinking, wow, this lady was either very brave or very crazy – maybe a little bit of both.
She was part of a 10-person expedition led by renowned mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja, and sadly, she was killed in an avalanche on the mountain. The news reports that rescuers have recovered three sets of remains, including Geis’, but Purja remains unaccounted for. I’m shaking my head, thinking about how unpredictable and dangerous mountain climbing can be.
Karrar Haidri, vice president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, said that the climbers lost contact with base camp after the avalanche and had been out of communication since Thursday. This is just terrifying – I can only imagine how scary it must be to be stranded on a mountain with no way to call for help.
Geis was a former board member of San Antonio Sports, and the group praised her “bold spirit” and generosity. Her family is now focused on returning her to San Antonio, and her father, George, said that she was a very positive person who could do almost anything she wanted to do. I’m thinking, what a wonderful tribute to a woman who lived life on her own terms.
As I finish reading this article, I’m left with a sense of awe and respect for people like Sarah Mallory Geis who push the limits of human endurance and explore the unknown. And, of course, a reminder to always appreciate the beauty of nature from a safe distance – like from my cozy living room with a cup of coffee in hand.
Armchair patriot. Believes in the free market, cold beer, and that there’s always a guy named George behind every CNN segment.
Former remote-throwing champion turned #1 couch commentator on liberal panic in the media. Born in Texas (or so his mug says), he earned a degree in Fake Newsology & Beer Philosophy from YouTube University.
