More Murray News - 2nd Volcano Done!!
From: Little Wet Noses - Murray
Date: Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 3:20 PM
Subject: Made it!
To: Diana Thompson
Hey T - well, made it up volcano #2, to 5126m (16800') today. Absolutely exhausting, 8 hours of strenuous, exposed climbing, 16km in total, starting in rain and ending in snow. The absolute scariest shit that I have ever done. Period. Some places were so exposed with 500m drops on either side of the climbing ridge that I really didn't think I could do it - it was so slippery, no ropes or crampons, OMG. But, calmed down, breathed deeply, found and connected to my bravery and somehow managed to move on. Again, and again and again. Then, further up, the guide decided that harness, helmets and rope was necessary cause that's when the really steep exposed stuff started. I honestly don't know how I did it. But, I made it back down safely. And exhausted from the physical and mental effort. Tommorow I rest off the body stress at such extreme altitude exertion, and rest my muscles for the real deal, Cotopazi.
Just a quick update! Hope all is well! Love, MTM
Date: Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 3:20 PM
Subject: Made it!
To: Diana Thompson
Hey T - well, made it up volcano #2, to 5126m (16800') today. Absolutely exhausting, 8 hours of strenuous, exposed climbing, 16km in total, starting in rain and ending in snow. The absolute scariest shit that I have ever done. Period. Some places were so exposed with 500m drops on either side of the climbing ridge that I really didn't think I could do it - it was so slippery, no ropes or crampons, OMG. But, calmed down, breathed deeply, found and connected to my bravery and somehow managed to move on. Again, and again and again. Then, further up, the guide decided that harness, helmets and rope was necessary cause that's when the really steep exposed stuff started. I honestly don't know how I did it. But, I made it back down safely. And exhausted from the physical and mental effort. Tommorow I rest off the body stress at such extreme altitude exertion, and rest my muscles for the real deal, Cotopazi.
Just a quick update! Hope all is well! Love, MTM
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