OMG 😱😱....it could have killed you --

turns out Darren - you are made of iron steel!

With the loss of nutrients and all, and exertion and to still pull it off, nothing short of hero work! You absolutely can do anything - all my admiration!

I would like to think I can...but I have to say, your awesome essay makes me think, "um yeah the cold will kill me - not the hike! lol"

LOVED your essay!