Wow! The 7 Summits. I'd like to embark on such adventure myself!!! I've been to "Cordillera Blanca" in Per? and have the advantage of living in Bogota, close to 9,000 feet in altitude, which means mountain sickness it's not an issue for me, at least not before 20,000 feet ... You guys up there are way to close to sea level LOL.
One day me and my ice axe we're gonna stand on the summit of Everest. However far it may seem, I'm sure I'll do it.
Send my best wishes to your son. Tell him to watch every step and to make sure he remembers that any summit only stands half way from home.
Here are the words of the first man that ever climbed Mount Cervino (Italy-Swiss border):
I see the great peaks, with clouded tops, seeming to mount up for ever and ever; I hear the music of the distant herds, the peasant’s jodel, and the solemn church-bells; and I scent the fragrant breath of the pines: and after these have passed away, another train of thoughts succeeds - of those who have been upright, brave and true; of kind hearts and bold deeds; and of courtesies received at strangers’ hands, trifles in themselves, but expressive of that good will towards men which is the essence of charity.
Still, the last, sad memory hovers round, and sometimes drifts across like floating mist, cutting of sunshine, and chilling the remembrance of happier times. There have been joys too great to be described in words, and there have been griefs upon which I have not dared to dwell; and with these in mind I say, Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end.
Edward Whymper.
I hope he'll make it to the big 7. Keep me posted!!!
Dave.
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Originally Posted by Byron Zuehlsdorff
