We decided to go for the valley bottom route as soon as the dreaded sidehill became uncomfortable for all of us. That move paid off handsomely, with the discovery of a clear bear trail the whole way to the headwall at the valley end. It was all about intuition, inspiration and instinct, following what seemed possible. The body can rightly balk at what the spirit determines. This human animal can be brought live and wonderful to its highest vantage point, and return to tell the tale.
Talent is genetic.