Louise Fairfax, The thrill of the climb (PEOPLE WILDERNESS)

For me, this photo encapsulates the joy of the wilderness and the thrill of the climb. The wild, open spaces, the joyous, excited smile on my friend's face, and the drama of the drop below her all work together to provide for me a symbol of why I love, and live for, my times in the Wild.

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