Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #13 April 2015 | Page 141
own thoughts and the exertion in the thin mountain
air left little energy for chatting. The Ice Stair was
relatively clear of snow. It has been maintained even
through the harshest winter. That is a good sign. They
climbed steadily, stopping several times to rest and eat
from their dry rations and fast-emptying water bottles. They saw or heard no sign of wargs or any other
living things.
It took the best part of the day to ascend. There were
a few slips and minor falls, but no one was seriously
hurt. The weary trav V