Hanging by your finger tips for dear life at the same time the need to reach the top at all costs, sweating profusely, dipping your fingers in chalk to get some grip. That’s what rock climbing is all about. The aspiration of humans to touch the skies never ceases and never stops to amaze us as to how much we can push the boundaries and ourselves. I started getting ready, gearing up and checking our instruments and cords while staring at the beautiful scenery around us and the mammoth rock that I am going to conquer. Saying a small prayer I head to the base of the rock mountain and start assent. The lower parts are pretty easy and fast we pretty much breeze through them since they have lot of ridges and furrows to grip and keep our feet on. The tricky part comes when u reach half way and most of the rock face is smooth due to rain water flowing over it and smoothening it over the years. And not to mention placing cord holders in cracks in the rock face in case of any mishap. Turning around for a glimpse I saw beautiful scenery of farm lands with mountain ranges as a backdrop. Looking back up I see my destination and move steadily with purpose. Finally with a burst of energy and excitement I reach the top and take a deep breath taking in the atmosphere and scenery around me. Now that’s fun.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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