When I climbed my first 4,000 meter peak 9 years ago, it was a very emotional experience for me. I had never been higher in elevation before. There was just so much snow and ice and beauty all around me. All I could think about was how badly I wanted more. The climb was a foretaste of the kinds of adventures I would be seeking for the next decade of my life. God has blessed me with good physical fitness and the means to travel and explore his creation, and because of this climb I was now more motivated than ever to do just that. Summiting the Breithorn was the beginning of my mountaineering journey. I cannot thank the Lord enough for his goodness and grace toward me.
