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Mountaineer Ken Noguchi’s epiphany: “Mountains are not meant for climbing, but for viewing
Climbing is a challenge and a way for many people to enjoy nature. However, a recent statement by the famous Japanese mountaineer Ken Noguchi has sparked widespread discussion among netizens.
He said on the social platform that he suddenly realized that “mountains are not used to climb, but to see”, which triggered a large number of netizens’ heated discussions and roast.
Ken Noguchi’s Mountaineering Achievements and Insight
50 year old Ken Noguchi, who set the record for the youngest person to summit the highest peak on seven continents in 1999, is a legendary figure in the Japanese mountaineering industry.
He has climbed countless famous peaks and experienced many difficulties and dangers.
However, Ken Noguchi recently posted an article on Twitter (X) stating that it took him a long time to realize that “mountains are meant to be seen” rather than climbed. This viewpoint overturns many people’s traditional understanding of mountaineering.
For a mountaineer who has been climbing all his life, this realization has surprised many netizens and sparked different reactions.
A netizen joked, ‘Did you just realize it now?’
Some netizens joked, “I already noticed it when I was in elementary school
However, many people believe that perhaps it is precisely because Ken Noguchi has climbed countless mountains and undergone various mountain climbing tests that he has developed this profound understanding.
Netizens‘ reactions
This statement has sparked a lot of discussion on the internet. Many netizens responded from a humorous perspective, while others expressed their understanding of Ken Noguchi’s sudden realization:
This can be considered a famous saying among mountaineers
Perhaps it is precisely because he has climbed too many mountains in his life that he has such insights
Although these words make people laugh, they are actually very profound
Although some netizens feel that this sentence carries a self deprecating tone, there are also many who believe that it reflects Ken Noguchi’s deep thinking on mountaineering and life.
Recent climbing experiences of Mount Everest
Ken Noguchi’s insights may be related to his recent mountaineering experience. Recently, he once again challenged himself to climb Mount Everest, but due to severe altitude sickness, he had to give up the summit at Camp C2 and was sent down the mountain by helicopter for medical treatment.
This difficult experience may have given him a new understanding of mountaineering, and also made him realize that sometimes observing the beauty of mountains from afar may be more enjoyable than climbing in person.
Ken Noguchi’s realization that “mountains are meant to be seen, not climbed” is not only a reflection on his years of mountaineering experience, but also provides a new way for people to view nature. Perhaps for those who have not experienced climbing, the beauty of mountains is more reflected in the tranquility and magnificence when viewed from afar. For those who, like Ken Noguchi, have experienced countless peaks, this seemingly casual statement contains profound personal insights and reverence for nature.