
Hooiberg Mountain rises abruptly above the landscape. I decide this mountain needs to be climbed, and I know just the guy for the job…

Before heading out on this epic adventure to climb the massive 165m tall mountain, I do a jig to appease the mountain gods for safe passage. For perspective, at 165m tall, this mountain is only 8683m shorter than Everest, practically the same!

A serious mountain climb like this requires plenty of advanced planning for safety. I allocate 1 hour for the ascent and time my departure to watch the sunset from the summit. I put a fist aid kit and a Balashi in a backpack.

Hooiberg is a Dutch word that means Haystack. Which is what the locals say this mountain looks like.

Only 70 miles in this direction is the coast of Venezuela. I’m told on a clear day you can see it from here.
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