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It’s a 7-day challenge, and it will no doubt put major hairs on the chest of everyone
Tuesday, July 2nd, and Day Three proved to be a tough, high-altitude climb to the summit of Breithorn. We had to dig deep for this one. Reminded us all that this challenge is so fitting in memory of all the
Wednesday, July 3rd: First stage of taking on Pointe Burnaby (PB). Starting out from the town of Zinal (1675m above sea level) to reach Tracuit Hut (3256m), sunshine soon turning to hailstone which stayed with us all the way to our target point. Steep climb became even steeper as we reached boulder territory and rock face at the end. Rucksacks
Thursday, July 4th: Final stage to summit PB. Up at 4am to breakfast and kit ourselves out in readiness for the most serious climb of our lives. Set off at 5am in the hope of making good progress to the top before the sun came up and
Friday, July 5th: Set off early for final descent back to Zinal. Blessed with beautiful sunny day. Legs now feeling the strain of our 6th day of continuous pressure. But now able to enjoy the breath-taking scenery that surrounded us – feeling great and grateful to have been gifted with the most amazing
Greetings From Burnaby Pointe
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