These are the rehearsals for Into the Mountain, a nature-immersed arts event taking place around this part of the Scottish Highlands this week. These dancers will advance in formation, performing movements inspired by the shapes and swishing of the surrounding flora and fauna. But whenever she could, she stole off to walk, climb and drink down the strong spirit of the hills. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The GuardianShepherd also believed that “to aim for the highest point is not the only way to climb a mountain”. Mountains, Kenyon realised, tend to be seen through a masculine prism: the language revolves around “conquering” the tallest peaks, “pitting” oneself against the elements, “battling” nature, always trying to “win”.

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2019 04:52 UTC