What the F*** am I going to do?

Definition: A psychological adventure is an event that challenges your mental ability and brings new insight into your self-perception. It allows you to overcome a difficult state of mind and in order for this to take place you must have total commitment to said event.

My idea: A Rock Climbing trip to Tallulah Gorge, Georgia.

When: Saturday October 15

How is this going to be a psychological adventure?

                This is considered an adventure based on the definition above because I always doubt my physical ability and if I can accomplish climbing a large rock with only the support of a rope that will bring new insight to my self-perception. It will challenge me mentally because I’ll have to get through the negative statements I tell myself. For example, “Just give up you can’t do it” and “You can’t make it you’re too weak.” Those are the negative thoughts I’ll have to face while rock climbing. I’ll have to force myself to push through my mental block.

Planning:

                The planning that goes into this adventure is researching a place that does outdoor rock climbing and making sure there is some sort of professional in a group that I could join. This ensures that there would be someone there who knows what they are doing and can teach us and help us along the way. I’ll have to research different grades and see which will be enough of a challenge but not too challenging for a beginner. Tallulah Gorge sounds challenging but within limits because it is a multi-pitch intermediate grade. I’ll also search other walls that could be potential climbing spots in case a better one comes along. Other than research, planning when to do this is going to be easy. All I have to do is plan it on a Saturday and I’m all set to go.

Preparation:

I’ll have to buy the equipment if it is not provided which consists of

·         A harness

·         Carabiners

·         Quickdraws

·         Belay devices

·         Rappel devices

·         Helmet

·         Climbing shoes

·         Belay gloves

·         Etc.

All these things go into rock climbing and are essential when getting prepared. Another way to prepare is to get focused for the event itself. Put yourself “in the zone” so to speak. This is to mentally prepare for climbing a wall with just the support of a rope

Documentation:

                This is something I plan on doing with either one or a small group of my friends. We will take pictures and most definitely be posting them on Facebook. Everything from the night before to the purchasing gear right up to the climbing of the wall will be photographed. I cannot think of another way to document rock climbing so new ideas are always welcome. I also plan on writing down what I was thinking about during the climb when the adventure is over.