I procrastinated just a little in sending my application. Fear! I've never done any mountaineering. The closest I've come to mountaineering is backpacking and hiking. But the climb was advertised as "beginner friendly" so I kept considering it.
Here's the announcement that started the whole thing for me: Climb Shasta with Me
Then there was the $4000 fundraising requirement. That's a lot of money and I am NO development director so that was a very overwhelming part of the challenge.
I generally keep these types of decisions quiet and this time was no different. But I talked to Lorrie about it a lot and she kept encouraging me to apply. I think she encouraged me so that I wouldn't regret not applying! Neither of us really thought I would be accepted for the climb. I didn't anyway! With my lack of experience and my "no name" identity, I didn't see why I would be.
But then I got an email from Darin Fearday, Director of Big City Mountaineers, welcoming me to the climb. WHAT??
So now I'm committed. I've got a ton of physical training to do and I need to figure out my mental strategy as well.
The Physical
I'm not sure but I'll keep doing yoga and walk/running the stairs for sure. Obviously some weight training is in my near future as well.
The Mental
At this point I need to work on some imagery and some self-talk. What I do know about summiting is that it can be slow intentional going and that one needs as much mental strength as physical to make it. Since I don't know what to expect, being a beginner, I need to do more research so the surprises are few.
The Emotional
For now…. nervousness and excitement are emotional flavors of the day!
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