The text is a transcript of a video where a person named Sascha tries to climb the Etna volcano in Sicily with a guide and a friend named Vanessa. He records his journey from the start to the top, where he sees the smoke and gas coming out of the crater. He describes the scenery, the challenges, the emotions and the sensations he experiences along the way. He also calls his mother and shows her the view. He says it was the most beautiful thing he ever did and he felt the earth breathing. The summary is:
Sascha climbs Etna volcano with a guide and Vanessa, records his adventure and feels amazed by nature.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is in Sicily, Italy.
2. They are attempting to climb Mount Etna, a volcano.
3. The speaker has climbed Mount Etna before, but this time they are doing it on foot.
4. The starting point for the climb is Piano Provenzana.
5. The summit of Mount Etna is 3,300 meters high.
6. The climb is approximately 1,500 meters in altitude difference.
7. The speaker is accompanied by a guide, Marco.
8. The group is equipped with helmets, gloves, and trekking boots.
9. They are also carrying umbrellas and water.
10. The climb is expected to take around 5 hours.
11. The speaker mentions that the view from the top is breathtaking, with visibility of the Ionian coast and the surrounding mountains.
12. They can see the Peloritani, Nebrodi, and Madonie mountains from the top.
13. The speaker notes that Mount Etna is still active, with smoke and lava present.
14. They visit the north-east crater and the south-east crater, which are emitting gas.
15. The speaker reflects on the experience, describing it as "incredible" and "the most beautiful thing" they have ever seen.
16. They mention feeling the earth "breathing" and the volcano's power.
17. The climb is approximately 6-7 kilometers long.
18. The speaker burns around 700 calories during the climb.
19. They reach an altitude of 2,700 meters before the final ascent.
20. The final 300-400 meters of the climb are the most challenging, with steep terrain and snow.
21. The speaker and their group reach the summit, but have to descend quickly due to the risk of getting hurt in the dark.
22. The descent is challenging, with steep terrain and the risk of falling.
23. The speaker reflects on the experience, describing it as "devastating" and "the most beautiful thing" they have ever seen.