Base Camp
Preparation
Journey to your own
True Summit
People often think that base camp is the start of the expedition, but there is a lot of preparation that happens before you even make it to base camp. It can be daunting for the new traveler; you almost have to learn a new language—strange equipment, weather conditions, possible snags, injuries, logistics—a list of “why not to do it” often rivals the packing list!
Depending on the expedition, there is often a specific, preferred route — for ice climbing you need crampons; for backpacking into Canyonlands, you better pack lightweight food, there is a lot of desert walking. If you plan to summit Mt. Blanc, you need a strong rope and a reliable partner. That’s how I view coaching. I’m the partner who has done the route, checked the packs and footholds, and shares my expertise and experience generously. I take the journey, your level of commitment, experience and goals as our top priorities.
If you find yourself sitting in front of the computer, unable or unwilling to take the beginning actions, say, purchase your first pair of crampons, then maybe you’re not ready to head out just yet.
But, maybe the magic is in taking those first, seemingly inconsequential actions—clicking, receiving gear and packing for the trip, all done in private. List-making, organizing and reserving the guide, these actions take place in the privacy of your own home too, before the journey has even begun, before you really know what to expect… Before you make it to base camp, you experience a willingness to try something new, call it blind faith that risk-taking will pay off. This willingness is translated into the action of buying your first pair of crampons, (even though you have never heard of or seen a crampon before) or hitting the Contact Me button. Everyone starts somewhere. I am here for that first step of your journey to your own true summit.