Avalanches roared down the mountain.
Jeremy Aerts and his girlfriend May Wong pressed on: Extreme hiking enthusiasts, they had committed to making it all the way through.
For some people, the idea of facing such obstacles — especially voluntarily — seems crazy. And yet many in the extreme hiking community wouldn’t have it any other way.
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He was able to admire views of three other nearby volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango, making the whole experience — three hours on foot — well worth it.
Besides the surge of adrenaline, these adventures pay off with some amazing photo ops. Check out the gallery to see more photos you can only take on extreme hikes.