Deep down, aren’t we all a little scared of heights? Not of the heights themselves, but of the idea of actually falling from a great distance. Maybe you’re the type of person who goes right to the edge of the cliff, but I bet you’ll still have a minuscule feeling of unease when clinging to the tiny pockets of a pretty flat rock face with an 80-metre drop below.
Well, none of that really applies to me since I fully admit to being squeamish about heights. Not an unusual amount, but enough to make me hesitate in certain moments. Most of the time, it’s pretty inconsequential. But, when you’re in the middle of a pitch and realize that there is no getting away, no going down (without ruining the climb for everyone), it can feel like a monstrous problem.
So, if you want to be like me (why would you?) here is a step-by-step guide on how to freak out in an inconvenient position—something that you will feel very embarrassed about later.
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