In reply to UKC News: Frikkin hell! That looks intense! Inspirational anyway, but to be in such an extreme position and still care about trying to leave no trace is really amazing. Nice one Silvia!
In reply to UKC News: I met her in Peru in 2008 after she'd spent weeks dangling on a new route on Huascaran. She was totally emaciated! Amazing person and, perhaps surprisingly given how wired she looks in the photos, very friendly and easy-going.
> (In reply to UKC News) I met her in Peru in 2008 after she'd spent weeks dangling on a new route on Huascaran. She was totally emaciated! Amazing person and, perhaps surprisingly given how wired she looks in the photos, very friendly and easy-going.
In reply to Jack Geldard - UKC Chief Editor: Can you ask how much weight she lost during the trip?! It looks like month-long solos could replace the weight-watchers diet.
> (In reply to Jack Geldard - UKC Chief Editor) Can you ask how much weight she lost during the trip?! It looks like month-long solos could replace the weight-watchers diet.
I'd also be interested in what food she had and what treats she looked forward to!
Hey, it's what's shown on Silvia in the second picture of the article (and main picture on the front page) tied in to her harness and clipped to her chest harness.
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