I have had to stagger out of the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland before now with legs like jelly, forcing myself over the last pass, a step at a time, with fading light. Pause, regather some strength, another pace, another pace.
This is same struggle, just it lasts for years.
Think like a climber….False peaks
Don’t stop because you’re tired, keep going Because you’re almost there.
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Tricked by a false summit? How to avoid this hiking pitfall | Advnture
Many an unsuspecting hiker has been rebuffed by a false summit – here’s how to avoid joining their ranks
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