The time of the climb is almost upon me. I've been doing my best to try and update the blog, but with work and other commitments, I have fallen behind. At this point, I may not be able to post the rest of the hikes until I come down from the actual ascent of Mount Hood itself. I also got sick only a few days before the climb, and as much as I would love to put in a few late nights getting this blog finished before the big day, I have to balance this with making sure I am well-rested and healthy for the day of the climb. Altitude and fatigue will be big enough factors to contend with, without having to skimp on sleep to get the updates up.
So to everyone who's helped and supported me along the way and to my Dad, the impetus behind this whole undertaking, I would like to give a hearty thanks and assure you that if you want to keep on reading, I will update the blog retroactively with all the adventures leading up to and including The Big One.
It's Wednesday night and my medication has kicked in and is in grave danger of whisking me off to sleep before I finish typing this. My living room is full of strange gear, my car's tank is full of gas, and my fridge is full of strange performance gels for climbers that have saved the day a few times on the practice hikes. Tomorrow, I'll be going to bed extremely early and waking at the crack of dawn to head to the mountain, and I'm afraid the updates will have to wait until Monday when I am back. I haven't had a chance to post it up yet, but I hiked up Mount Defiance a few weeks ago, which by all accounts is, physically speaking, a slog comparable to Hood. This makes me feel good, since our pace will be slower. I think I'm as ready as can be, and anything else I will have to make up with sheer willpower. It's going to be a hell of a challenge and I plan to do right by all of you and fly the Dubiel flag on the craggy peak of Mount Hood, Oregon, USA.
Again, thank you everyone for your kind words and support. I'm off to climb that thing, and I'll see you on the other side!
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Piotrus! I am so proud of you and your dad must be too. Your determination on this mission is a proof that YOU CAN ACHIEVE ANYTHING and I shall expect to hear of more of your adventures in the future.
As you push against the violent forces of nature and expand the boundaries of your will beyond human possibilities, I recline in my suburban comfort zone and lift a cup of morning coffee to toast your brave and (nearly) insane feat!
And to your Dad I turn with congratulations for raising such boldly spirited and dedicated son. To his health and your safe descent I shall drink wine as soon as the hour permits.
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