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When inherited mountain gear carries emotional weight

My mountain mentor died and left me all his climbing gear, and I don't know whether using it honors his memory or just reminds me that I'll never be as skilled as he was.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Objects meant as gifts have become symbols of inadequacy, and you must decide whether legacy is burden or invitation.

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“Where Are You with Mountains and high places?”

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