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Climbing

The Ups and Downs

By Kendall Defoe Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
Climbing
Photo by Boxed Water Is Better on Unsplash

To stare at a peak

is to be the least prepared

For the trip back down.

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  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Fantastic!!! Love it!!!

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