THOUGHTS
WIND
The inspiration of François d’Haene for many long distance runners in all corners of the globe; the respect in going beyond the boundaries in races such as the Gore-Tex Transalpine-Run, Tor des Geants or PT281 +; the beauty in the photographic work of Parallelo 70, captured this time in Mont Blanc and in Mustang; the mastery of genius Patxi Usobiaga´s every movement; the elegance and example of sacrifice and hope shown by Marco de Gasperi; the experience and fascination in David Munilla´s climbing photographs... All these are values and qualities to which The Ridge aspires and that follow in this third issue, which we have called “Wind”. Storms. Meteorological phenomenon caused by thermal imbalances in the atmosphere, which manifests itself in large clouds and culminates in violent precipitations accompanied by thunder and lightning. Often this definition can be applied to certain moments in the struggle to reach a goal or conclude a project. Sometimes it feels as if it will be impossible to win that battle and everything seems destined to a precipitous end. But suddenly, a wind comes that starts to drive away that storm and give us hope again. The Ridge [003] has been that wind for us.
MOUNTAIN CULTURE MAGAZINE
THE RIDGE
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