Doha, Qatar: Qatari mountaineer Fahad Badar, the first Arab man to double summit Everest and Lhotse in one trip, spoke about trusting your instincts as he decided to abandon his Denali climb after seven days of ascent.
Describing the unfavourable weather conditions with pictures and video on his Insta handle, Badar wrote, "The harsh cold weather, especially for an early May climb, made it near impossible to partake in crucial group activities like setting up camps. On top of that, I encountered setbacks with my clothing layers and other issues."
Meanwhile he added that his past climbing experiences had taught him to trust his instincts as he said, "After seven days of ascent, pushing through to reach camp three at an altitude of 11,200ft/3,350M, I made the difficult choice to abandon the expedition. I've come to realise, through past climbing ordeals, that your gut feeling should never be ignored."
"I know in my heart that this decision was the right one for me. The mountain will patiently await my return. When I return in early June next year, I'll embark on a profoundly personal journey, supported by a private guiding expedition tailored to my amputation and limitations," he added.
The mountaineer who lost his four fingers on left hand due to severe frostbite in 2021 conquered K2, the world's second-highest mountain in July last year. He shot a video at the summit inspiring others to believe in their ambitions and to not accept defeat, no matter what the society says.
