This Woman Was 200m from Everest’s Summit and (Wisely) Decided to Turn Around

June 16, 2023

Kirstie Enis can look forward to one of the most gratifying summit experiences Mt. Everest has ever seen when her day comes. The United States Marines veteran, an above-the-knee amputee, has now come within striking distance of the world’s tallest peak twice and was forced to turn around short of her ultimate goal. The Inertia