Monday, March 17, 2025
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Adam Clark reaches the summit of Mount Penrose just as the sun sets. Seth Anderson Photo.

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Penrose, in winter: It’s not the peak, it’s the journey that matters
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Penrose, in winter: It’s not the peak, it’s the journey that matters

When I entered the world of mountaineering years ago, reaching the summit of a mountain meant everything. A successful day of climbing was defined by standing atop a mountain’s highest point, regardless of the journey it took to get there.