The original fast-and-light mindset lived in climbers like Junko Tabei. But it was her gritty courage that took her to the top. “First, silence. Then a whole-body vibration, a deafening noise and – WHAM – impact. Avalanche! Before I knew it, I was tumbling fast.” (Junko Tabei, Honouring High Places) You’re face-to-face with your climbing partner, trying to think clearly, trying to work out whether you can save yourself, save the team, save anyon…
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