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To everything that does not go as planned

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 It was now my turn to identify myself and explain why I was there. Even though I knew the answer in my head, once I started talking, I couldn't help but underline how much I enjoy trekking. I even mentioned that I would not know how miserable I would go if I didn’t trek. it is true that since my very first Himalayan trek in 2016, my passion for trekking has only gotten stronger.  We were a group of 24 people along with 2 trek guides and one trek leader. My first reaction as we sat down for our first briefing in the common area was that it is a quite big group to trek with. It didn't disturb me because I was completely focused on my journey. Then it was simply about me going on a trek. I was ready for whatever discomfort that could arise during the hike. In truth, this journey wasn't simply another trek; I wanted to step out of my comfort zone.  It wasn't my first winter trek, so I had an edge in knowing what to expect. I expected sleepless nights, unbearable cold, the