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I wanted to get out of my comfort zone. I took this up as a challenge.I wanted to achieve something and learn a new skill.
It was an emotionally uplifting experience. We had tears of joy when we reached the summit.
I had done a few climbs prior to this - in Vermont, California. I also climbed glaciers and mountains in Iceland.
The coldest it got was - 20 degrees and the wind speeds were about 50km/h. It was a challenge battling extreme conditions. It also gets difficult to breathe because of low oxygen at high levels. You have to be mentally very strong, and we had to keep motivating ourselves.
We began in January this year. I used to go to gyms. The trainers here were aware of my climb so they concentrated on strengthening my calves, knees and lungs. I would carry a 10 kg bag on my back to acclimatise myself for the climb. I trained for two hours, five days a week.
I have always enjoyed the outdoors. Actually, after I joined the family business, I have been at the desk for the last four year. I wanted to get out of this and achieve something outside my comfort zone.
Determination is key. No matter what obstacles come your way, you have to keep motivating yourself. I used to have butterflies in my stomach before the climb, but the thought of seeing myself standing on the summit was the motivating factor.
There were constraints. Initially the family was concerned. But once they accepted it, they were very encouraging and supported me all the way.
It was a humbling experience. We get too used to our comfortable lifestyle. But there's so much else to do in life.
I grew up in Dubai and I really miss the old Dubai when we used to play football in the sand. You hardly see that these days. A lot has changed since then. But having said that, there's something for everyone here.
Don't give up and if you set your mind to it, you can do it.
We plan to climb Mt Everest next. We are looking to do it next year. It's a two-month climb and I have to set aside a lot of time for it.
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