Tomaz believed that 80% alpinism was mental and spiritual and that his third eye vision & openness of his mind to the language of the walls were critical

Every mountain has its soul... if the mountain does not accept you & you don't submit to her will, she will destroy you.

In contrast, his parents considered climbing a completely useless and dangerous activity.

Life is beautiful, but only if you live it fully!

As climbers thronged the scope of Everest, the Rupal Face retained its solitude, remaining a formidable oabjective.