Courage to Face Uncertainty

Going on an adventure tests your courage to face uncertainty.

Any adventure has some level of uncertainty, given it’s something new you’re doing. There’s always something different or unknown about what you could experience.

You can’t be a control-freak in the mountains, or any natural environment, when nature has the upper hand. While you can plan for possible eventualities, you are still never 100% certain what will happen. The weather, the trail conditions, altitude, the obstacles you might face can vary. You need to be comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity.

Having Courage to Face Uncertainty

Every adventure we’ve been on has had some level of uncertainty. Whether it’s stepping into the unknown, or even signing up to learn something new like an Alpine Skills Course. Weather conditions might threaten your adventure such as the 10 Peaks Challenge we did in snowy, blizzard like conditions – in summer!

Trekking in the Khumbu valley, such as the trek to Everest Base Camp or the Everest Circuit, always has that level uncertainty of being able to fly into the small mountain airstrip of Lukla due to weather. Travelling to Tibet, we were never sure until the last minute whether our visa would be granted or we’d be allowed through each checkpoint.

Then there are the big surprises like the Covid pandemic when all your plans go out the window. That really is one big adventure!

What do you think?

• How comfortable are you with uncertainty?
• Is it time for your next adventure?

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