**Ghosty**

Hi! I'm an older mum of 2 kids. I'm British & very interested in people in general. I'm completely absorbed by the subject of mountaineering, preferably Himalayan, & my dream is to actually see these beauties first-hand. I have an extensive library on the subject, & am fascinated, often heartbroken, by the terrifying & daring adventures & sometimes the deaths of the characters who strive to climb so high. I recommend the book 'Into Thin Air' by Jon Krakauer as a starting-point for anyone interested, followed by Maria Coffey's 'Where the Mountain Casts its Shadow'. The books by the late-lamented British climbers Peter Boardman & Joe Tasker are also highly recommended. Peter's body has been found & left in peace. Joe's body still lies undiscovered somewhere on the North-East Ridge of Everest. Sorry I had to go Private; I seemed to have picked up an unwelcome 'friend' or two, who were trigger-happy on the thumbs down & report button.