The view took her breath away as they flew over the majestic mounds of earth.

Shadows fell and snow glistened as the sun began to peek up over the horizon.

She’d often wondered what pulled him here, every year, attempting the impossible. Was it the physical or personal challenge? Or, was it simply the conquest?

The helicopter circled, began its descent, and with care, the pilot touched down. She stepped out, walked to the edge, surveyed the beauty, and lifted the lid from the urn. He’d finally made it top of the summit.