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Growing up in Hong Kong in 30 degree Celsius heat and 100% humidity, there was never much need for me to learn any winter mountaineering skills. Much less was the need for me to learn how to use crampons and ice axes...that is until I met Peter, Seb, and Heidi.
The four of us crossed paths when I embarked on my new adventure as an expedition leader for Outward Bound Hong Kong. Peter is from Scotland while Seb and Heidi hail from England. I on the other hand was fresh out of university in sunny Brisbane.
This was my first alpine winter mountaineering experience and what a way to dive into it. From walking on snow in crampons to handling an ice axe and traversing across steep slopes, the entire adventure was a brilliant learning experience.
In all honesty the entire experience was surreal. Never would I have imagined myself roped up and armed with all sorts of sharp objects hauling myself up a snowy mountain – but there I was doing it. This expedition carries many unforgettable memories; some terrifying as you look down the slope and wonder what possessed you to put yourself in this position; but mostly of total happiness.
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