On the summit of Europe

Mt. Rose is the second highest mountain in Europe, only few meters less than Mt. Bianco. I climbed two different peaks from the Italian side of Mt. Rose: the Gnifetti's Peak at 4580 mt high and the Parrott Peak at 4450. Reaching that altitudes is really impressive but also very exhausting. The view from glaciers up there, if weather is good, is unforgettable but I definitely must say I prefer the way to the top than the summit itself... It's also possible to have good views over the Alpes from planes, but it's impossible to see from a plane all the beautiful landscapes crossed on the way to the summit. It's very exhausting reaching that altitudes 'cause there is few oxygen over 3000 mt high and climbing become a terrible activity; the heartbeat is faster than normal and also breathing seems an hard work to do... that's why usually a climb on high mountains is considered a "spiritual" experience more than a physical one: when you're completely exhaust, while breathing is getting hard and the frozen wind is blowing on you, you're alone only with yourself and if you wanna continue to the top you must manage your mind to motivate yourself each minute, each second, each step... Exactly how it happens in everyday's life.