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Adventure Coaching Blog
Packing dilemma
A dilemma (Greek: δί-λημμα) is a problem offering at least two solutions or possibilities
Today's packing dilemma seems to sum up the challenge of going to high mountains...
On the one hand I was helping my partner pack to go to Bali for a week.
What do you need?
Togs, shorts, T-shirts, lots of stuff for balmy evenings by the pool...
(you get the picture)
Meanwhile - on a different planet and in a different time zone - my brother in Canada is helping me with a shipment of high altitude clothing to New Zealand. I will be needing this stuff to go and climb Cho Oyu at the end of this month. (that is a pic of him in his basement filled with down clothing).
What do I need?
Down suit, 5 different types of gloves, a sleeping bag rated down to -40 degrees (got it?)
So... why on earth would I head for land of freezing cold, not enough oxygen, hard slog... blah blah blah... when I could be heading to Bali to be by the pool?
Well that is the climber's dilemma. It seems so crazy.
And yet, my hunch is that I am taking on a challenge that inspires me. And hopefully inspires others to not just do the easy things in life but also take on gritty challenges that stretch us to whole new levels.
There are moments when it seems like our goals are simply too hard. Those are the moments to remember what inspires you.
Take a look at Everest 2011 if you are interested in coming to Base Camp with me and all my down gear!
Wishing you a life of inspiration and adventure
Sarah Wilson
p.s. The guys at Marmot have been unbelievably generous in helping me get my high altitude gear. They are helping me out because I am supporting the dZi foundation.
Posted by Sarah Wilson on 3rd August, 2010 | Comments
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