Month 5 (January): When “Next Year” Becomes This Year
January felt different from the start. For a long time, Everest sat comfortably in the future. Something I was preparing for, but with enough distance that it didn’t quite feel real. January changed that. Somewhere between the calendar flipping and a few practical decisions landing, it became clear that this isn’t next year anymore — it’s this year. And in reality, it’s only a few months away. That shift has brought a different energy with it. Making It Real One of the biggest moments this...