Here’s a fun fact that’ll make you question your entire understanding of mountain climbing: you can reach the highest point in South Carolina without even changing out of your regular shoes.
No special equipment required, no training montage necessary, just you, your car, and the willingness to climb 26 steps at the Sassafras Mountain Observation Tower in Sunset, South Carolina.
To address the elephant in the room right away: 26 steps is not a lot of steps.
You’ve climbed more steps carrying laundry from the basement…