A Taste of the Mountains
So Matt accompanied his father and experienced his first taste of mountain climbing. He reached the base camp without any problems – a considerable achievement for a nine-year-old. Not only did he realize that he’d discovered a new outdoor activity that he loved, but he also realized that he was perfectly capable of climbing in areas that many experienced adult mountaineers found challenging.
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He expressed his desire to keep climbing to his family, and they were delighted – especially Mike, who was an avid mountain climber himself. The family set about planning more adventures – this time, including mountaineering as well. They set a date for the following year, which gave Matt enough time to prepare himself for his first summit experience.