How to climb 21 +4,000 meter peaks in one year! With @maximiliangierl / "When the pandemic in 2020 started, I found myself super motivated to focus on the 4000m peaks that I had not climbed yet. During summer, things worked out very well, and by the end of 2020, there were only 21 of the 48 peaks left that I had not climbed. So, the project 21in21 was born, meaning to climb those missing 21 peaks above 4000m. The climb of the Lenzspitze northeast face was the most special one. Not only because it was the very last climb of the project but also because climbing the northeast face had been a dream of mine for a couple of years. Sitting at 4294m, waiting patiently for the sunrise, and contemplating the stunning scenery enlightened by the rising sun was the cherry on top of the cake. If you want to achieve this goal as well, the following are the basics you should note: 1) Plan which mountains you want to climb and prepare by reading about the area and checking images of the route you want to take. 2) After knowing the distance, the difficulty, and the exposure of the route (N, E, S, W), calculate the approximate time it requires to climb it and decide on the starting time accordingly. Plan at least one hour more than your expected total time to have space and no stress when things turn out more difficult or take longer. 3) Check nearby huts, the exact weather using different Apps, and the wind speed, which is crucial to be aware of in high altitudes. 4) Have a solid education in rope and emergency techniques. Get to know the different types of knots. Avalanche training is mandatory from my point of view. 5) Find the first and the right partners. You learn a lot if you climb with people having various backgrounds. 6) One day, hire a mountain guide to learn from his workflow. It is super helpful as you can ask them questions, which helps in figuring out things and getting accuracy about how professionals approach a climb. It is a good investment. 7) I usually feel calm while climbing. It is like a kind of meditation. So always remember, enjoy the views as this will keep you going!" 🎇