How climbing volcanos changed my life

A story about a journey of self discovery

Photo taken by my friend Cristhian Arroyave in Acatenango Volcano, I’m the guy on the right.

I was born in a country with 37 volcanos (3 of which are still active) and to be honest, I never thought much of them. For me, they were just this high, triangular mountain that were always there.

I always took volcanos for granted, when I was younger the thought that many countries don’t even have volcanos never crossed my mind. I…