My first snow mountain. Mount Elbrus, Russia
I have been hesitating, to adventure to Russia or not. Then, I bought the flight ticket at the end of March, and it killed all hesitation immediately. All that left between me and Elbrus was getting ready mentally and physically.
When I left Kilimanjaro, the self-confidence of physical strength was overwhelming, I believed that as long as I do-not give up, I can do it.
When I left Elbrus, I found myself grown more mature. I came to know better of myself, indeed, how my body functions, how to motivate myself, what's limit of my strength, and the best lesson I learned was --- don't overestimate myself and underestimate the power of mountain.
I learned the lesson, and it's not anymore about the blind fever of conquering summits. It's the whole package of round-trip journey, to and from summits, that matters; it's the sunrise seen above snow ridge; it's the world of white and blue --cloud and snow and sky; it's the people you meet; Work it hard, but do it smart. I guess I'm stubborn.
And, nothing beats the sunrise up from a mountain.
logistics I used:
Guide: http://www.pilgrim-tours.com/
Visa: http://www.pvsinternational.org/RUSSIA.html
When I left Kilimanjaro, the self-confidence of physical strength was overwhelming, I believed that as long as I do-not give up, I can do it.
When I left Elbrus, I found myself grown more mature. I came to know better of myself, indeed, how my body functions, how to motivate myself, what's limit of my strength, and the best lesson I learned was --- don't overestimate myself and underestimate the power of mountain.
I learned the lesson, and it's not anymore about the blind fever of conquering summits. It's the whole package of round-trip journey, to and from summits, that matters; it's the sunrise seen above snow ridge; it's the world of white and blue --cloud and snow and sky; it's the people you meet; Work it hard, but do it smart. I guess I'm stubborn.
And, nothing beats the sunrise up from a mountain.
logistics I used:
Guide: http://www.pilgrim-tours.com/
Visa: http://www.pvsinternational.org/RUSSIA.html