Conquering the 13,000 ft Summit

Have you ever hiked to 13,000 ft or higher? - Prior to this hiked I had capped out around 12,000 ft. Don’t get me wrong 12,000 ft is difficult but 13,500 ft is HARD. - I didn’t really understand what was happening with my body the closer I got to the top. I was out of breath after 5 steps instead of fifty, I couldn’t pick up my legs, and my backpack with a sandwich, salad and water in it felt like it was full of bricks. - The group struggled, but we kept pushing and this is what was waiting for us at the top. I could have stayed there forever trying to suck whatever oxygen was in the air into my lungs, watching the sun play with that beautiful blue water. - When was the last time you pushed yourself (in a healthy way) mentally or physically? Was it worth it? Did it give you a rush that’s feels addicting? - DISCLAIMER: If you’re not from a high altitude location please don’t visit a place that is and run to the top of a mountain. Do your research and then maybe attempt a good hike. • • • • • •