It seemed as though they had gained at least a few thousand meters in altitude. The air was crisper, cooler, and undoubtedly thinner. The result was that water that had been enough for two days, was now only enough for one. Today, they had been following a ravine up the side of a long hill since they broke camp more than four hours ago, hoping it would be the easiest way across the summit. “It looks like we’re nearing the summit,” Jack panted as the trees began to thin out. “I hope so,” Will remarked weakly. “I’m almost out of energy.”
