Chapter 182: Journey (9)
Due to its proximity to the Alaska Mountains, Anchorage is the first place for many mountaineering enthusiasts.
Taeyeon and Sunny are shopping for second-hand hiking equipment at a second-hand hiking equipment store, and there is a wide range of cheap hiking equipment, even though it is a second-hand store, it has been washed and cleaned, and most of the clothes here are traded by first-time climbers.
"Taeyeon, what are we going to sell?"
"I mainly buy hiking clothes and quick-drying clothes, but also hiking shoes are very important."
Sunny who heard Taeyeon say probably understands the purpose of these clothes, which are some of the necessary waterproof and breathable equipment for mountaineering.
However, Sunny never thought that the two shortest members of Girls' Generation were going on a mountaineering expedition, and they were also the two most homely otaku girls in Girls' Generation. And it's still a climb to the highest mountain in the United States, Mount McKinley, which is exciting enough to walk halfway through. It is estimated that after going back, the two adventurous sisters, Yuli and Yuna, will be envious and jealous, but I think Pani and Sika will be full of sympathy like the lazy girls.
Taeyeon buys a black and white hiking suit, and Sunny doesn't bother to pick the same one that Taeyeon bought directly.
Wearing this set of clothes makes the two girls become a sporty version of the lively girl, and it is estimated that only the two girls themselves know the real situation.
"We have to bring plenty of water, because water is almost life-saving for those who have been outdoors for weeks on end, and the rest of the climbers never lend water!" Taeyeon chose a large water bag and two insulated water bottles on the side: "I carry two water bottles on my back, one for each of us, and you carry it!" ”
"I guess when I come back this time, your small waist will be as thick as the arm of the fat woman in the hotel yesterday!"
"In addition, if we are going out for three or four days, we can't just eat snacks, so it is very important to have such an all-in-one cookware, plus a multi-functional pot that can be used for cooking rice and stir-frying, all kinds of vegetables, dried ham, dried meat, hot sauce and refined salt!" Taeyeon explained to Sunny as she loaded the items into her shopping cart, "You'll have to pick up the biggest tent mat while I'll get the food, water, and the rest of the sleeping bags for two!" ”
"Our tent is relatively small, so I'm basically fine, but it's really okay if you bring a lot of heavy things?"
"It's okay, I contacted a mountaineering team to go up the mountain together, and they will help us then."
The preparation was basically boring, but by about 3 p.m., Taeyeon was ready and set off with Sunny.
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Taeyeon and Sunny meet up with their guide on the road in the suburbs of Anchorage, and since Taeyeon and Sunny don't know the way to the mountain, Taeyeon spends $500 to hire a local who often climbs Mount McKinley as a guide, this guide is a young American woman with ten years of climbing experience, and she also has a team of 12 people, three women and six men among the nine people, and the guide's husband is also in this group.
Because these people often exercise, their height is basically tall among Americans, and Taeyeon and Sunny are short among Koreans, so the guide's husband is 1.98 meters tall and his body is full of muscle blocks, and it is estimated that Taeyeon and Sunny's height can only reach the man's chest. And to Taeyeon's surprise, there are two Koda with this tower-like man, and the other Goda is a blonde sexy girl.
The nine mountaineers drove a Hummer H2, a Mercedes-Benz G500, a Ford Raptor and a Range Rover, and it can be said that each car was sold for more than 70 million won.
"My name is Fiona!"
"My name is Fiona's husband!"
Taeyeon and sunny are sitting in a spacious Hummer H2 with two guides, probably because they know that Taeyeon and sunny don't like to interact with outsiders, so the back seat of the Hummer only has Taeyeon and sunny plus the backpacks of the two girls, and the trunk is also mixed with various fruits and food.
During the drive, Taeyeon didn't like to talk and Sunny couldn't speak English, so the guide who took the money had to speak first.
"In addition, we can also bear your luggage for you, and we have enough food to give you some to share, but if you accept our help, we will have to talk about the price in more detail, but you can also choose not to accept our food." And the female guide actually wanted to sit on the ground and start the price like this: "In addition, we will also use the common funds for the expenses that we bring with you." ”
"Honey, I think $500 is already expensive!"
This tall man is Taeyeon's Guoda, and he is naturally excited to see the beautiful fairyland-like elf Taeyeon, but unfortunately because his mother-in-law is on the side, the big man naturally does not dare to act rashly, and he can only endure the excitement of seeing idols for the time being.
But now that he sees his mother-in-law's price increase for this mountaineering for no reason, the big man will naturally help the idol speak, and although Taeyeon and the guide didn't say it explicitly on the phone at the beginning, the $500 in this trip naturally includes the cost of taking care of Taeyeon and Sunny.
"I do need your help, because my companion and I are carrying two big backpacks up the mountain, and I can provide it for $300!"
"Ok, deal!"
"We'll take care of your sleeping bags, tents, and moisture-proof mats!"
In the end, Sunny carries the pot and cooking utensils, while Taeyeon carries food and water.
It's best to keep what you eat and drink yourself, as it would be dangerous to let them carry it.
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The large team didn't go very fast, as they had to walk until they reached the highest peak in the United States, and they had to save their stamina for the rest of the month to deal with the difficult part of the mountain, but Taeyeon and Sunny didn't have that problem at all.
"Sunny let's try to keep up with everyone, if you're really tired, tell everyone to rest for a while and wait for us."
"I feel like I'm still full of energy, I just don't know how long I'll be able to stand!"
"Please, it's only been an hour now, if you're like this, you'll be out of breath."
The journey to find Sika's parents is full of twists and turns, and now the two daughters are going through a mountaineering adventure because of a mystery. Looking at the two paragraphs left by Sika's parents, it should have left when Sika didn't debut, and it is estimated that the parents who met Sika this time may not know Taeyeon and Sunny who have traveled half the United States. I just hope that Sika's parents and elders are safe and healthy, otherwise Sika will be heartbroken when he gets the news of his parents' misfortune.
With no buildings to shield them, the wind was particularly strong at the foot of Mount McKinley, making Taeyeon and Sunny rustle. As the sun set, the group walked in a row on the flat grass, and I am afraid that at this pace, they will not be able to officially climb Mount McKinley until tomorrow morning.
Taeyeon and Sunny have been dragged to the end, and they have been following unhurriedly.
"Taeyeon, I'm a little tired after three hours of walking!"
"Wait, it's too dark and everyone will rest."
Sunny and Taeyeon are both panting and supporting each other, and they really don't have the confidence to conquer the two short-legged girls who are the first mountain in the United States. Every time this happens, Taeyeon will be a master in his previous life, and it is estimated that Taeyeon in his previous life would have reached the top by trotting all the way with Sunny for a few days.
And after half an hour, the mountaineering team, which had already walked in front of only a group of black spots, finally stopped.
By the time Taeyeon and Sunny arrive at the gathering place, the members of the mountaineering team have already set up their tents and are preparing cooking utensils, while Taeyeon is also finding her own sleeping three-piece set in the luggage pile and setting up a tent with Sunny.
Due to her seclusion, Taeyeon didn't want to get too close to the gringos' tents, and there would be no man-eating beasts in the endless grassland, so Taeyeon and Sunny set up their tents on a downwind flat area far away from all the team members. Now it's windy and it may rain at night, depending on the weather, Taeyeon asks the guide's husband to fix the tent, after all, Taeyeon doesn't want to wake up and see the sunrise when she opens her eyes.
"Don't prepare food, everyone over there told you to eat together!"
"Okay."
After all, it's always rude to live with these people for a few days without saying hello.
At this time, these mountaineers gather together in a circle to enjoy the food together, today is the first day of the trip, everyone gathers together, from tomorrow everyone will go their own way and eat their own, otherwise it is easy to cause conflicts because of the food that is hard to carry up the mountain. At this time, these people are drinking tin cans of beer around the oiled sausages and roast beef, and Taeyeon wonders how they carry these things like the oven and beer.