Midžor 2169m Stara planina, How I became a mountaineer, and I didn't see it because of the fog. скачать в хорошем качестве

Midžor 2169m Stara planina, How I became a mountaineer, and I didn't see it because of the fog.

Mountain Midžor is a mountain located on the territory of Serbia. It is located in the western part of Serbia, in the Stara planina mountain massif. It has a height of 2,169 meters and is the highest peak of Stara planina. Mount Midjor is known for its strong winds and cold climate. Climbing Mt Midjor in winter conditions, with heavy snowfall, can be a challenge and requires you to be in good physical condition and have enough experience hiking in such conditions. You also need to have the right equipment, including winter boots with crampons, walking sticks and enough warm and waterproof clothing and footwear. The experience with the mountain is something new for me. I had my first winter ascent and also my first contact with the mountain, by reclining in my armchair and looking at incredible photos of the mountain. I was 20 kilos overweight and I thought: if others can climb, so can I: The stick is about 1.3 m long and is completely submerged in the snow. There was more than 1.5m of snow. 20 mountaineers with 2 guides. We started to climb in the dark around 6 am. It was snowing, We couldn't see the fog. You sent To climb Mount Midgeor in such conditions, you may also need a steely will to face the challenges that are thrown at you and not to give up. However, you should be careful and not underestimate the dangers that may be placed on your way. At 7:30 am the group split up, one part of the group returns and is led by guide Petar. Aleksandar Cvetković continues to shovel snow in front of us and constantly tries to get us back on the planned route using Garmin. 8.00 am. The rest of the group abandons the climb. I wasn't ready to give up. Guides are quickly arranged by radio link. Petar, who led the first part of the group that had given up earlier, takes a break in the lee and waits for us to approach with the rest of the group. After the meeting of the groups, the two of us continue the ascent. For the next two hours, I follow the tracks of the guide Peter, I don't see him even though he is 3, 4 steps ahead of me, because the fog is thick and the wind is strong. The wind has created an ice crust on top of the snow, so it is easier for us to walk, in leeward winds our feet sink into the snow up to our knees or thighs. To shorten the way, we climbed over the ridge. Petar carries 30-40 kg of equipment, he constantly takes off his glove to follow the planned route using Garmin. We didn't communicate much, because the wind was strong, the trail was difficult, it was enough for Petar that I followed him, and for me, Petar is a guiding star. As we approached the top of the mountain, the weather was in our favor, the sky opened, the sun appeared, the wind calmed. It was hard, tiring, we felt relief while taking pictures next to the boundary stone and the sun was washing us. The clouds, like waves on the sea, bounced off the mountain and spread like a carpet under us, we were above the clouds. We still have a little bit left to reach the highest point of 2169 m above sea level. just a little more and we are at the top. It's half way to the transport.