The most risky way to cross the border - to pass through the mountains. Few would dare to do that. Good equipment is extremely important, otherwise the passage will lead into trouble. Also you need not deviate from the route and be completely confident in the reliability of your mates. In addition, something unexpected might happen, such as an avalanche. Therefore, read the weather reports before the passage, it is better not to go, if the forecast is the snow. The transition lasts a week, during which each group member will be constantly in danger.
One would think, to perish having flown from the mountain to the gorge, what could be more terrible, for the sake of what risk everything?
The answer is simple: for the sake of freedom.