After a stressful few weeks at University I packed my kit and flew to Tenerife to climb Spain's tallest mountain - Pico Teide, 3715m.

I set off from the airport on foot and less than 48hrs later I was watching the world's largest shadow form from the the third highest volcanic structure in the world. Dehydration, altitude fatigue, hunger and lack of sleep made it a gruelling few days but the rewards were awesome. I had no permit to reach the peak so I had to climb at sunrise or sunset. I chose sunrise and it did not disappoint...

Day 1: Tenerife South Airport to Vilaflor (1,500m of elevation and 25km)
Day 2: Vilaflor to near Pico Viejo (1,600m of elevation and 20km)
Day 3: Setting off at 3:30am and summitting Pico Teide (1,000m of elevation and 8km). Then hiking down to the main road, hitchhiking to Vilaflor and then catching a bus to some natural swimming pools in the sea near the airport.

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