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The summit push, hour by hour

The summit push, hour by hour

First light over the caldera from the summit trail.

From 2 am tea to sunrise at 3,726 m: what summit night really feels like, and how we pace it.

0102:00 — Tea and headlamps

We wake you with hot tea and cookies. The air is cold and still, and the first headlamps are already moving up the ridge.

0204:00 — The scree

The last section is loose volcanic sand: two steps up, one step back. Your guide sets a slow, steady rhythm with short breaks.

0306:00 — Sunrise at 3,726 m

The sun rises over Sumbawa and lights up the caldera below. After photos and a warm drink, we head down for breakfast at camp.

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