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Many people helped to make this book possible as well as the experiences upon which it is based. I owe them deep gratitude. I would like to acknowledge at least a few of the many.

Thank you, Linda, for your tolerance of my passion for climbing mountains. I am blessed to have a sister like you.

Jason, I appreciate the knowledge you gained during your previous expeditions and your eagerness to share it. You shared valuable information, such as what we could expect in Papua and how to behave in unfamiliar and uncomfortable situations.

Dan, you took charge under difficult circumstances and led us capably. You fostered a cooperative spirit among strong personalities without being a dictator. I am grateful for your leadership and kindness.

Steven, I appreciate your quiet competence in managing local guides, your path finding through the jungle, and your familiarity with the climbing route. You kept us safe in an unsafe part of the world.

Jemmy, your skillful management of our volatile porters saved the day repeatedly. Thank you for reminding me to smile, especially when that was the last thing I wanted to do.

Raymond, your ready humor buoyed our spirits, and your creative cooking kept us well fueled. Good luck with finishing seminary and helping Papuans to live less difficult and more peaceful lives.

Dave, I am grateful for your friendship, humor, compassion, and dedication to supporting other team members, especially me. You inspire me to be a better person.

Pal, your patience and surrender of your accustomed leadership role for the sake of our team set a high standard for me to try to match. Thank you, too, for sharing your many fine photographs of our time in Papua.

Ivan, you have a special gift for connecting with local people and photographing their beauty and dignity. Thank you for your energy, honesty, and encouragement.

Denis, your quiet strength, courage, and determination inspired me believe in myself, when the going got tough. I respect your tenacious efforts to deal with the challenges of our jungle hike and the climb, as well as the capriciousness of the English language.

Dan, Dave, Pal, Ivan, and Denis, huge thanks for sharing your photographs, which are especially precious, as my camera stopped working before we got to the mountain.

Dale, Dori, Ben, Jeremy, Josh, and Nano, I enjoyed your curiosity and enthusiasm for adventure. Good luck with future family and individual explorations.

I am indebted to each of the Papuan porters from the Dani, Moni, and Dawa tribes for their invaluable help and many kindnesses. You taught me lessons in resourcefulness, compassion, and true generosity, which I will treasure always.

Carina, your positive energy helped me manage the frustration of repeated delays in Timika. Thank you.

Anna, your patience was awesome during our practice rock climbs. Alex, during our climb, I sometimes felt like a fool, but you never treated me like one. You both are awesome guides.

Thank you, John, for locating the only size small, 50-liter Gregory Alpinisto pack in North America and getting it to me before I left for Papua. The pack performed admirably in challenging conditions. Its bright yellow color made me very visible both in the jungle and during the climb, which the guides appreciated.

I am especially grateful to all the readers who enjoyed my first book and encouraged me to write this one.

Addy, thank you for doing the kind of editing I requested. Your criticisms were fair and honest, exactly what I needed, even if I did not always want to hear them.