Friday, March 19, 2010

T minus 1 day

As one of my buddies said  "240km mountain range, 3 idiots, what can go wrong?" is a statement to concider. One day to go and all is set for us to attempt the Grand traverse route of 240km over 12 days from Sentinel peak to Bushmans nek. A combinations of navigational skills, rock climbing, rope work, ice climbing, bush craft and survivor skills will hopefully gaurd us to some extent but this endevour should not be taken lightly as mountains tend to be very unforgiven when arrogance and ignorance is practiced. Emergency plans have been put in place and a satelite phone for good measure. All that is left is one day and excitement is building and in my own situation a mixture of fear is weaved in between. Bags are packed and ready to go, 23kg I must add and without water. Weather conditions does not look to favour us but as any hiker will tell you that's what it is all about!

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