Scaling New Heights: Huanna Leon Conquers Saint Lucia’s Twin Peaks

As people age, there is usually a natural slowdown of their childlike wonder and enthusiasm for adventure. However, Huanna Leon is not your average 37-year-old mother of two. For her birthday celebration this year, the Sak Sa author scaled Saint Lucia’s twin peaks, Petit Piton and Gros Piton, on the same day. In an interview with St Lucia Times, Leon explained how she gained inspiration for her trek after listening to a podcast episode. The guest on the My First Million podcast introduced her to an ancient Japanese principle that ignited a spark inside her. “I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts,” she recalled. “The guest was speaking about his life, and he mentioned something called a misogi. From his explanation, I understood that a misogi is a physical challenge you take on once a year, and it has to be extremely difficult, with at least a 50 per cent chance that you might not be able to accomplish it.”  “For the last few years, I’ve taken on the challenge of publishing a book for my birthday. This year, I decided to do something different. Hearing about misogi and its standards, I wanted to do something cool and...