Credited as being the tallest natural pyramid in the world, this hike was my most anticipated hike ever. As per usual, I cannot remember where or when I heard of this beautiful hill, but once I saw just how much of a technically difficult hike this would be, I just knew I had to do it. After a very difficult hike in Costa Rica, I told myself that I would never be underprepared for another one. Not doing my due diligence in the past had at times left me out of water, food and underdressed for the weather. So, in the months leading up to this adventure, I made sure that I got into the best cardiovascular shape possible. I read reviews and watched videos of the hike from other hikers, bought new hiking shoes and made sure I was as ready as possible for what, while I knew was going to be the steepest hike I’d ever done, thought was going to be the toughest hike as well. I’ve done steep hikes in the past, but the tallest natural pyramid in the world meant only one thing: a 45° grade for an hour and a half. While this hike does rank in my top 5 technically difficult hikes, I believe that my yearlong anticipation made me expect it to be much more difficult than it was. So, after summiting this wonderful hill, the one thing that I’ve learned above all else, is to expect the absolute toughest hike imaginable, and you will always be prepared for whatever can be dished out.
