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Probably climbing up the West Ridge of Quandary Peak in CO. I was with 3 college friends. I didn't expect the altitude to affect me as much as it did, but I got pretty winded. It was a little snowy and wet, so our holds were sketchy at times. Along the ridge it's class 3 climbing, and the crux is a crack in a steep rock with a dangerous fall behind you. That was probably the biggest adrenaline rush I've ever had.
Thankfully we were greeted by some friendly mountain goats on our descent.
Here's a good video of the climb. The harder stuff starts about 9 minutes in.
https://youtu.be/CN5P4aRxnu0?si=O0MSyjB_RJTZ4fmj
That’s scary as hell, but also looks quite rewarding.
I’ve often been curious about climbing as a fitness endeavour but I fear it’s too late now and I’m weak haha.
If I tried this again today I would ~~perish~~ need to be rescued
But with discipline and training, this climb is very achievable! You don't need to be a technical climber for this one.
Cooool I was expecting my hands to start sweating but it looks like something I could almost do ! Nice view. Loved the drone shots