Daniel Cook, Dreispitz T6, 2519m (PEOPLE WILDERNESS 2023)

Dreispitz T6, 2519m. Literally hiking on a knife edge above the clouds in Switzerland. My life flashed before my eyes multiple times on the ascent and first part of the descent. One foot wrong and it was lights out. My good friend Gavin said afterwards, "It’s a lot worse than it looks" which was comforting... On the way back down, out of water, exhausted and 2 hours later than expected, we approached a farm house to ask for water. They invited us in, gave us chocolate, cordial, offered beer, wine and cigars and a tour of their chalet. After such a tough hike, meeting the Mueller’s was a very special moment and left us in high spirits for the rest of the descent. A moment we’ll remember forever. Equipment: Sony A7III, 24-20mm GM II @24mm, 1/400sec, f11, ISO100.

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