Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
October 1st 2006 I first had the idea of trying to reach the summit of Cotopaxi after hearing about a friend, Rachel's, adventures. Two years later, having made my attempt, I have to admit that she is a far more determined girl than I am! Imagine climbing up a very steep ice-covered slope in crampons in the dark. The closest thing I can liken it to is climbing back up a ski slope with skis on inching slowly up sid
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