This Saturday, June 5th, I am leading a group of people into the mountains for an overnight backpacking trip with a small climb at the end. This is the first time I am officially leading a group onto a mountain. I mean, I have climbed and hiked with many people on many occasions. And, during those trips I have instructed, given advice, and supported others during their adventure. But, what I have not done is place myself in a lead position where people will depend on me for answers and support on a mountain. Yes, I have led many things in my life that are not mountain involved, but this feels like I have people’s lives and well being in my hands.
I guess it is time for me to take my adventuring to the next level. Not just going on hikes with others but being available to answer questions, make decisions on travel plans, and be present if someone gets hurt. Just saying these things gives me anxiety, but what I know is that new things are stressful. The interesting thing is that this isn’t really anything new; the title is the only thing that has changed (lead). We are still going to just be a group of people backpacking together, training for a climb that is happening in August.
My legs are still tired from last Saturday so I am taking a break from training this week. I might do a short run tomorrow to get rid of the anxiety of
the trip. However, if I don’t get working on my school work I am going to have to cancel altogether. It is the last week of my undergraduate degree and I need to get busy so I finish strong. School work today, run tomorrow, test Friday, and backpack trip Saturday. Here we go...
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