Was the Galatea Effect a challenge for your friend to reach the summit of Kedarkantha trek at 12,500 feet in India?

Kedarkantha trek (12,500 feet), India. At forty three, my friend braved low oxygen pressure, slippery slopes and unfitted shoes to ascend to the highe.

• Option 1: Yes, it was a significant challenge
• Option 2: No, they were well prepared
• Option 3: Too early to tell