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People have different reasons why they climb mountains. For me, David W. Fish, it’s about the effects of climbing on my mind, body, and spirit.
From time to time, I still reminisce about my first mountain climbs and how they changed my outlook in life. I look back at my first steps on the peak of Sierra Nevada and how in that instant, I discovered how I should live my life – not in fear, but full of courage, bravely facing whatever challenge is thrown at me.
Before I became a mountaineer, I’ve experienced being belittled. My skills and determination have been doubted. But I surpassed everything by going for the gold, and to date, I’ve reached numerous summits that others don’t even think of tackling. Whenever I’m on top of a mountain, I feel like planting a flag there with “David W. Fish was here!” written on it.
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Moreover, I’m not really sure as to why other people climb. The only thing I’m sure about is what climbing gives me. Mountain climbing provides me this kind of inexplicable serenity that makes the long hike, dirt, sweat, and cold all worth it.
As a climber, I find it rewarding to overcome the kilometers that I have to endure walking. Overcoming rocky and steep areas is already an achievement. More so, when I reach the summit, I am always in awe just staring down at God’s wonderful creations.
Standing there on the summit lets me reflect and think. I look at my surroundings and feel blessed that I am alive. It surely feels like being on top of the world.
My mountain climbing experiences never fail to provide me with a renewed sense of self. After visiting the summit, marveling at nature, and refreshing my mind and body, I then go back to the concrete jungle -- back to the daily grind. But I will be back soon, mountains. I’ll be back soon.
For more updates on my adventures, visit DavidWayneFish.Blogspot.com.
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