Prayer flags are often seen flying in Asiatic mountain environments. On these flags are printed scriptures in Sanskrit. Buddhists believe that each time the wind blows a flag, that the prayer on that flag is carried up to heaven. It's really a beautiful thought. And the best thing is that there was a whole heck of a lot of wind on the top of Mt. Hood that day, so lots and lots of prayers travelled up to heaven for John and Craig, their families and friends.