I heard some people said I am not a mountaineer or I don’t exhibit the spirit of a real mountaineer. However, I have the spirit of "photoneering"/"pictuneering" moutaineer.
Whatever it is, I don’t care and it’s not a big deal to me whatever people called it. What's important is that I am happy with what I am doing; taking pictures in any part of the mountain from its trail to the summit.
I think it’s not bad to capture the struggles and the happiness you've felt during the climbing journey.I firmly believe that it does not make you less of a mountaineer if you take photos. Nevertheless, at the end of the climb, what's left with you were the photos and memories of your adventures and conquests.
All you need is the best buddy who will support you in doing so.In my case, I’m glad I met friends with the same passion as I am. Frustrated Models. haha!
Moreso, why I am into mountain climbing?Here are my top 10 reasons:
1.I really love mountain climbing even before but the problem is that I don’t have friends who love the same hobby as I am. So, I started as a "joiner" with groups organizing mountain climbing. Mountain climbing for me is the best stress reliever. Natural stress reliever. When I climb mountain, I released the stress in every step towards the summit. It is one of the best exercise and it is good for your health as well. Later on, you’ll realized that something in your body changes. Hence, you will develop an incredible strength and endurance from climbing mountains.
2. You see amazing views and places very few get to see. I love to watch the wide view of green and blue horizons. The wonderful view you'll long to see in posters, books, internet and postcards but going to these places requires time and efforts to climb daylong high altitude. However, when you make it to the summit, the feeling was amazing, fulfilling and you will enjoy the rarity of the view.
Tip: When good weather is given, take photos as much as you can because the weather at the mountain is unpredictable and it changes rapidly.
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| The Boulder Face to Mt. APO Summit |
3. Climbing mountain is the most exhausting and hardest thing I did my entire life (so far). It tested not just your physical capabilities but also mental abilities. Thus, you will learn not to give up easily. It teach you to be more patience, persistence, gratitude and being optimistic in every circumstances that may arise.
Tip: Think of a reward as your source of motivation. Think about your efforts why you're there instead of working at the office.
4. It will make you feel how to be a "Miss Earth" advocate. Seriously, it will strengthen your eagerness to protect the environment specially on how to conserve water. Certainly, water is LIFE. You’ll realized how important water is.
5. You will become appreciative in every little things and enjoy the small luxuries in life. We often overlook small things in life and we took it for granted. Like water, after grueling of eight hours and roasted under the scorching sun and you stop for a water break, it’s absolutely the best water you have ever tasted in your life.
6. The mountain will teach you to embrace uncertainties. Like the weather, it constantly changes in a snap, unpredictable that's why you have to adopt changes specially in your itinerary. Don’t get disappointed, it’s beyond anyone's control. Just be ready always.
7. You'll learn to trust someone you don’t know fully like your guide/s and the people you've newly met. You have to trust them because somehow they knew the mountain more than anyone else there.
9. You will meet the most amazing people who you will call friends when you get down. As stated, "unexpected friends are the best ones". Research shows that hikers and climbers are awesome breed of people, because they are positive, happy and confident that's why these people are the best. You’ll get to know each other for a short time but you will long to see each other for the next climb.
10. Lastly, mountain climbing can be the best and the worst thing you will ever do in your life but in the end you will usually end up wanting and craving more of it no matter what it takes. Yeah! It’s exhausting but the most fulfilling as well.
Lovelots,
Daisy Crazii
Sosyal Climber/Pictuneering Mountaineer
Good read :) Thank you maam
ReplyDeletethank you sir Victor :)
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