Hiking up the long trail towards the mountain pass
To face the greatest feat of climbing snowy top
The steps getting heavy as the snowshoes go pop
Unto the next footprint, there is no more green grass

The oxygen is light and a woozy feeling
Overcomes the camp crew to cozy in cold tents
Gather the belongings to reassess consents
Of this heroic quest to reach this high ceiling

Digging deep for courage, venturing for summit
Taking steps to finish, this dream longtime journey
A goal to see the clouds, avoiding the gurney

Touch of the wooden cross that made them overcome it
An odyssey so steep that their eyes can't believe
A soul disappearing at the last of sick leave.