The Mountain and the Boy

Petr – 7 years old, Moscow, Russia, first long travel without parents


Polezhan 2850 m. The fifth highest summit in Pirin mountains, Bulgaria. Classical route from Bezbog lake by the northern ridge. Elevation – 610 m. Time to ascent – 3,5 h, time to descent – 3 h. Mountain hiking T2 grade.


Also participate:
Sergey – grandfather, general planning and leading
Elena – grandmother, encouragement




















Starting point - the Bezbog lake (2240 m)





























Short rest under the ridge























On the gendarme top observing the summit. We see the long summit ridge but we realise that we should go and climbe it


























Last steps to the summit





























The great moment!!!


























Petr on the Polezhan top

PS

We thank Stoyan for the help at the mountain and the route choice

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