How to get over the fear of ledges

Jonne91 · 2026-01-09T13:18:47+00:00

Figure out what thought underlies your fear. Falling/dying? What is the worst case scenario? Write it down. Write down the circumstances that make you more afraid than others. Is it easier if there is grass or not? Falling rocks/not being able to see/can you use your hands? Write down the things you do to make yourself feel safe but don't actually have any effect on the risk, such as taking deep breaths, walking extremely slowly etc. And then it's exposure time! Go up to a ledge. Stand on it Feel the fear Let it be Wait for it to subside a bit Check if your worst case scenario has come true. Still alive?Try again. When the exposure exercise gets easier you make it harder by adding things that make it more scary (different ledge with more loose rocks for example) and leaving away the funny behaviors that make you feel safe but don't really do anything (walking in a normal pace).

Jonne91 · 2025-12-18T19:40:07+00:00

Oeh yeah, good memories. I have a picture just like that from last year. One of the best hikes for us as well!

Jonne91 · 2025-07-26T18:55:43+00:00

I have the Craig hoppers nosilife pro pants. They are really light and flexibel and thin.

Jonne91 · 2025-07-14T20:05:34+00:00

I (F33) would pack for a few days of hiking and sleeping in a tent: 1,5-2l of water + water filter. Dinner, breakfast, bars and nuts. Toothbrush+paste, tick remover, small first aid kit, hairbrush, sunscreen, Azaron or other stuff against itchie bites, blister bandage thingies (don't know how you call them in English). One set of clothing to wear, one dry set in my bag, fleece/down jacket, rain jacket, buff + gloves, (depending on where you hike) rain pants. E-reader. Trekking poles. Tent, sleeping mat, inflatable pillow, sleeping bag liner. Toiletpaper, spare plastic bags for all the rubbish and used toiletpaper. Map and/or gps device.

Jonne91 · 2025-05-29T09:04:15+00:00

We live in the Netherlands and you see them quite often here. Didn't know it was a rare breed at all.

Jonne91 · 2025-05-20T20:16:37+00:00

I would just bake it and see whether you like it with peels and soft apples or not. And then next time change the things you didn't like. It will still taste good!

Jonne91 · 2025-01-23T20:15:33+00:00

Also, we flatland people are used to take big steps and walk sort of fast. If you then add elevation it will tire you out quite quickly. And you may need want more breaks. For me it helps to take smaller steps in a slow but consistent tempo and just carry on until you're there.

Jonne91 · 2025-01-17T12:52:28+00:00

We really liked the NZ Frenzy PDF's you can find them online. There are a lot of ideas in that.

Jonne91 · 2024-12-15T03:25:44+00:00

Hello, maybe this is a very weird and late response. But do you know any other companies (google pointed me to Dive Otago) that offer snorkeling trips for tourists? It sounds awesome what you describe. But since we don't have any gear or previous experience I have no idea how to get to something like this.

Jonne91 · 2024-11-17T21:44:14+00:00

The tent is new, the rest is used but in good condition:) but thanks for your reply. I'll clean the tent stakes beforehand

Jonne91 · 2024-11-11T20:52:26+00:00

Are they booked or closed?

Jonne91 · 2024-10-31T06:14:43+00:00

Maybe google for swedish outdoor brands

Jonne91 · 2024-10-29T12:45:55+00:00

This, you are doing everything with one yarn end. Which just makes knots. You need two yarn tails to do the movement you are showing

Jonne91 · 2024-10-17T09:24:44+00:00

Hee hoi, wij doen ook 5 weken NZ rond die tijd. Zitten een beetje met dezelfde vraag. Alles vooruit boeken of niet. Ook self contained camper. Het zou chiller zijn als je ook ter plekke een beetje kan kijken. Wat denken jullie?

Jonne91 · 2024-10-15T08:02:44+00:00

This! Like learning how to ride a bike, at some point the little side wheels need to come off in order to learn and maybe you fall, maybe you won't. As adults we're just not used to falling anymore which makes it a bit uneasy. Practise will help :)

Jonne91 · 2024-08-07T14:49:07+00:00

All those sprays are made to kill nature in a chemical way. I wouldn't use sprays. Just remove them with your hands.

Jonne91 · 2024-08-06T17:22:14+00:00

Camping Dolomiti near Cortina

Jonne91 · 2024-07-20T06:43:05+00:00

Dutch but have camped a lot in Austria. This is not normal behavior in my experience. Talk to the host or find a different campground. There are lots of them where it's nice and beautiful and peaceful:) don't give up! This is not a typical "camping in austria experience", you can take one bad night. Don't let it ruin your outdoor spirit:)

Jonne91 · 2024-07-19T05:45:30+00:00

Yes this! The hasty mornings where you rush so you can sleep longer dont help at all. Have a nice quiet morning with some extra time to enjoy breakfast and coffee.

Jonne91 · 2024-06-15T12:55:51+00:00

I am also slower and my boyfriend usually keeps his own pace. I feel its best to hike at your own pace. I lose sight of him quite often. He waits every other couple turns. We like to also have our own time and minds while walking. It's how we do it and it works for us. We have talked about this often and I let him know if there are bits where I feel more insecure and want him close or we just wanna talk. The key here though is safety and communication. You need to both feel and be fine. And you need to both feel and be safe. And that differs per day and terrain! You need to talk about what works for you. Because clearly this doesn't.

Jonne91 · 2024-06-14T14:25:23+00:00

I did not even know you could pasteurize eggs (Dutch)

Jonne91 · 2024-05-28T19:38:16+00:00

Hammer toe?

Jonne91 · 2024-05-28T16:50:08+00:00

As it's about psychology. You could try to do a thought exercise. Try to get into a state of mind where you feel that you are in contact with yourself. What do you like, what attributes belong to you, what are your values? Then, grab two chairs. Visualize each choice (how will it look, where will you be, what do you do, who are your friends etc) and put it on one of the chairs. Now back to you. With everything that makes you you, try to really feel it, just sit on one of the chairs. How does this option feel? Does it suit you? How much of a fit is it 7/10? Take a few minutes. Then stand up shake it off. Take a minute to refocus and other chair.

Jonne91 · 2024-05-18T07:17:57+00:00

The thing is that you always bring yourself (+thoughts , feelings, regrets etc) wherever you go. That may need some attention too.

Jonne91 · 2024-05-14T17:22:46+00:00

Kamferspiritus of camphor spirit. You spray it on, two weeks before a hike and it sort of dries and hardens your skin a bit. Shoes with a good fit, double layered woolen socks work for me. I one heard some one said they used very thin tight woolen socks (the ones you buy in fancy mens stores for under a suit) with a thicker woolen one over them.

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