Edit:

"Here's an update on what happened and why I haven't posted anything for the past month.

We were in Flatanger when my wife Sara noticed something unusual in her throat. The doctors told her to fly home and get it checked immediately, so we flew back to Italy for a biopsy.

The results took longer than expected, so we decided to return to Norway and wait there, so we could bring the van back to Italy if necessary. We were still hoping it was nothing serious and that we could stay longer and keep climbing.

Unfortunately, the medical report confirmed that it was lymphoma, so we immediately drove back home with our van."

After just a few more days of medical tests, Sara had her first chemotherapy session last week and began her journey to recovery.

It's going to be a difficult journey, both physically and mentally, and it's already been tough so far. We were scared at first, but we're now confident that she'll get through this. Sara is strong and resilient. She's already been through a lot in the past, and I know she'll get through this too.

We're incredibly grateful to our friends, family, and doctors for taking care of Sara and supporting us through all of this.

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As for Silence, we'll be back stronger next year. The route will still be there."

I just watched BIG WALLS & BEDTIME STORIES | SMALL PEOPLE, BIG ADVENTURES on YouTube.

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And after all the drama with the other dad, I was skeptical about this trip. However, I found the story of the climb both entertaining and wholesome. Key differences in the story structure despite the climb style being the same, where the kids just jug rope bottom to top and never free climb anything.

1. It's not about records or competition in any way.

2. The Mom and sister are also on the climb, and it looks like a healthy family dynamic despite the ups and downs involved in having two children on a wall for 7 days, including one where they ride out a snowstorm.

3. The core story is just a fun camping trip with a family that has a dad who is a pro climber who can facilitate a safe rope-climbing ascent of a big wall.

In short, if I were to climb a big wall with my kid before they were old enough to lead pitches on a big wall. I would try to be like Leo Houlding and keep it focused on safety, fun, and adventure.

This article is a great read with lovely photographs. It's worth reading the comments, too, though, inevitably, some are from people incredulous that anyone risks climbing anything steeper than stairs.