Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you cannot have an opinion.

— Susan Oakey-Baker

Emotion has its place, but it must not interfere with taking the appropriate action.

— Susan Oakey-Baker

I didn’t say a word. He wouldn’t be using oxygen. K2 is more dangerous than Everest.

— Susan Oakey-Baker

Jim turned his head slowly to look into my eyes and shuddered. “It’s the closest I’ve ever felt to dying.

— Susan Oakey-Baker

Mountaineers are one of the few groups to celebrate before the finish line. More mountaineers die on the descent than on the ascent.

— Susan Oakey-Baker