Mountain Part 2

Apologies, I got interrupted when I was about to finish the first
part of a series I plan to write about mountain climbing!
As I mentioned, you never go venturing into the great outdoors
and up mountains withou a clear goal of where you are heading to
and what you plan to achieve along the way as you progress
towards that goal you have set!When you embark on such a Journey,
you need to be aware that conditions can suddenly change and you
may have to take shelter for a day or towo until a clear patch
allows you to continue climbing. You may have to change the
route you take up the mountain due to a land slide that may have
occvred or to dodge a patch of ice that could end your chances of
reaching your goal! It is important to stop at times and assess
where you are at and how well yrbody is coping with the challenge
and if required, that a rest for a short while and take in the
view of where you have come from and then plan the next part of
the climb. The ultimate goal is to reach the top of the mountain
in good condition, so when you decent your body will carry you
safely and you cpotentially eliminate any hazards that may arise!
Often the decent from the mountain can be more dangerous than the
climb and different techniques are required when decenting, so
don't over do the climbing, pace yourself. More often than not,
mountains are covered in cloud and when looking up it can be hard
to see clearly and some times the cloud lifts and you can see a
bit more of the mountain and you catch a glimpse of some of the
challenges you will be encountering and you may think to
yourself, have I taken on to big a challenge! It's good at that
point to stop briefly and have a energy snack and look down the
mountain and see what you have already achieved and then focus
for the next stage of the climb!Mountains are always climbed in
stages and at the end of the day when you stop to setccup camp or
stay in a hut and you are weary from a day's climbing, endeavour
to be thankful for thesafe passage you have achieved that day and
rest your body! Never plan the next stage of the Journey when you
are weary andexhausted from a days climb. A fresh start with a
clear head is best, even if the body is a bit achy! I plan to
share in the next few parts similarities between outdoor mountain
climbing and this mountain of rehabilitation I am currently
climbing!