Field Notes

Observations from route scouting, guiding, and time spent in the Caucasus.

Field Notes

Observations from route scouting, guiding, and time spent in the Caucasus.

When the Sky Took It Personally

Location: Ushguli. Terrain: Steep grass slopes, dense brush, exposed high ground. Weather Forecast: Irrelevant.  From the village, the mountain on the right looks friendly. Green. Rounded. The kind of slope that suggests a pleasant walk and absolutely does not mention the part where it tries to shake you off of itself.

When the Sky Took It Personally

Location: Ushguli. Terrain: Steep grass slopes, dense brush, exposed high ground. Weather Forecast: Irrelevant.  From the village, the mountain on the right looks friendly. Green. Rounded. The kind of slope that suggests a pleasant walk and absolutely does not mention the part where it tries to shake you

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