man, stepping off that summit was like crossing the finish line after the toughest game of my life. you start mountain climbing with a predispositional excitement but quickly learn the importance of never to disregard any instruction; otherwise, you're back to initiate from square one, feeling every imperceptible change in the weather and terrain. it's all about pushing through those moments when progress seems imperceptible, keeping your head in the game, and remembering why you started the climb in the first place.