Summit Fever on Møllehøj: An Epic Ascent of Denmark’s Tallest Peak
We knew the odds were against us. At 171 meters above sea level, Møllehøj , Denmark's highest point, loomed large—not in stature, but in psychological magnitude. In a world distracted by the gaudy drama of Everest and K2, few dared dream of conquering The Danish Colossus . But we were not "few." We were fools. And that made all the difference. We began planning in March. By Danish standards, this gave us barely enough time to train, map out the logistical framework, assemble gear, and file diplomatic permits with the Danish Ministry of Slightly Elevated Terrain. The window for a safe summit attempt would be narrow—April to late April, when the wild sheep migrate and the winds howl across Jutland like the sighs of Odin. Stage One: The Base Camp at Skanderborg We established Base Camp Alpha at the rugged hamlet of Skanderborg, some 15 kilometers from the mountain's foot. There, we spent two weeks acclimatizing in different pubs—while also taking short hikes up local f...