Dangerous hike to peak Big Kupen

Hi there Hive Family,

This weekend we decided to take our chances with the weather knowing that there is approximately 50% possibility of thunderstorms in the region. The Easter holidays had just started and we were free commit to something more challenging and as usual it was not only that but life threatening.

I took the video while we were contemplating to postpone/cancel our Big Kupen Peak attack. The clouds got too black and we knew that the forecast is actually going to to be correct. Old Mountain is very beautiful yet entirely an open space in its highest parts. There is nowhere to hide from thunders. We were a very good conductor for electricity.

My ego was hurt because I really hate it when my plan is not accomplished. But fortunately, I have already had such fail attempts before so it wasn´t so much of a deal in the end. Better dissapointed than dead. That is for sure. We were right to withdraw as only minutes after, it started to haul hail and we could hear clear sounds of thunders in the very near distance.

The highest peak over there is Big Kupen. We ran to this safety zone and did it remarkably fast. Just 30 minutes before, we were on the traverse point where the snow is preparing for the summit.

It was pouring of rain. We caught some of it along with some hail. We also saw the thunders, thankfully at good amount of distance. I acted a bit foolishly filming everything and not retreating as fast as I should have . Luckily, we had enough time to retreat and did it in time. Otherwise, there would be nowhere to hide and only God knows what would have happened.

Everybody has a plan, but the Nature has the final call on it. If you feel that something is not right, I suggest that you listen to your inner voice. It is telling you to at least consider what you are doing and be rational. We were rational this time and it paid off. Nobody got hurt :) There is always tomorrow. The mountain is not going anywhere. It will welcome us again with better conditions and let us reach its amazing peaks.

Thank you for viewing my vlog and I wish you all a great start of the week!