We slowly made our way up the steep ridge towards the summit, while the snow and clouds surrounding us got heavier and thicker, reducing the visibility to less than 10-20 metres. By the time we made it to the final few kilometres, we were battling through thick snowfall and strong wind, while kicking steps into the snow and stopping every few 100 m to check our map and confirm that we were still heading the right way…
Read MoreWhen you spend a lot of time in mountainous terrain, it becomes increasingly likely that you will have to deal with an accident and rescue situation at some point.
This is a risk that the mountaineering community constantly try to manage, and it is a big part of decision making well before heading out on a trip and throughout the duration of any time spent in the mountains…
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