I never considered myself suicidal, not at any one point in my life. But in pursuit for something beautiful in nature, I came across several dangerous situations that sometimes I ask myself (usually in the middle of an outdoor struggle) Why on earth do I go to such extreme just to commune with nature when my life…
“The coolest climber beats the hardest trails.” “I scaled those god darn peak and I’m still alive.” “I thought I died when my hand slipped holding on to that ravine!” Words coming from climbers surviving an arduous trek. Some pretty scared, others totally wasted. A few are jubilant at what they’ve just accomplished. Bragging rights…
A 30-something professional shares a gripping, rain-soaked first climb of Mt. Matutum. From near-hypothermia to late-night awe, this is the story of survival, lessons, and firsts in mountaineering.