Scenario:
Daniel is a mountain climber who starts his ascent at a base camp located at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level. Determined to reach the 2000-meter summit, he begins his climb. After a long and arduous trek, Daniel ascends 600 meters higher, reaching an altitude of 2100 meters.
However, due to sudden weather changes, he is forced to descend 700 meters to ensure his safety.
Calculation:
- Starting altitude: 1500 meters
- Ascent: +600 meters (1500 + 600 = 2100 meters)
- Descent: -700 meters (2100 - 700 = 1400 meters)
Result: Daniel's final altitude is 1400 meters above sea level, which is a positive altitude, but his climbing experience is marked by the challenges he faced, symbolically representing a significant struggle or "negative" outcome of the experience compared to his initial goal of 2000 meters.