Descending Hikers

Mt Kinabalu

Most hikers strive to reach the summit to witness the sunrise.  I just wanted to get there.  These people are already on their way down.  In retrospect, I was glad to have not been at the top at sunrise.  It is very cold just standing around waiting, and the very small summit is crowded with other hikers doing the same thing.  I don't think the sunrise looked a whole lot different from where I was anyway. And I had the top nearly to myself when I got there.

©Bill Yeaton

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