Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The climb, day 3

This is the day of challenge. It’s time to make an effort to reach the summit. The day starts already at 02:30 and it’s a very long day ahead waiting for you. The idea is that not only should you reach the summit, but also allow yourself with time enough to climb down as well.

Picture shows two climbers I meet in the morning. They already looked tired but were in good spirit.




Five words best describe this night; very dark and very steep. You have to bring your own head touch.



The only way to proceed the steepest areas is to grab a rope and drag yourself up. The ropes are already placed out so no need to bring your own.

I'm ready to give up now. So tired but maybe I should try to take just one...step...more. 




Soooo far away, but we can starts to see the high areas.


A bit closer now.

  
We have now finally reached the plateau.


 and here we go, the summit is right in front of us.

  
An amazing feeling. All the way to the top. The "only" thing remaining now is to start the decent.


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