Chasing your dreams is exhilarating. And hard work.
Its been said that nothing easy is worth having. Perhaps. But achieving your dreams is certainly worth it, so you must be ready to work.
My dream has always been to climb high mountains around the world, and in one week I will get a shot at my dream.
I will soon be leaving for Nepal, and ultimately Tibet. I will be joining seven other climbers as we attempt to summit the sixth highest peak in the world, at 26,906 feet high. The mountain is called Cho Oyu – you may never have heard of it.
Trying to climb Cho Oyu (pronounced “Choy-U”) has been my dream for many years. After a lot of work, saving and sacrifice, I have positioned myself to try and grasp that dream. The effort and sacrifice have come not just from me, but from my wife and my children as well - life may be a bit harder and busier for them while I’m on the mountain. My colleagues have helped wrap up piles of work as I rush out of town and then will forge ahead without me as I become very hard to reach for the next seven weeks. My long time friends and valued climbing partners have cheered me on and assisted in getting me ready.
Its an honor and a privilege to be the lucky front person for such an enthusiastic and supportive team. I will try my hardest on the mountain to be worthy of their generous help, and to make my dreams of climbing Cho Oyu come true. It certainly has been hard work getting ready. I hope to summit under a sapphire blue sky, with the brown Tibetan plateau beneath me, and the white-topped Himalayas reaching into the distance. But summit or not, I will always be a fortunate and grateful man for this magical chance to chase my dream.
As you work toward chasing your dream, I wish you a determined mind, a strong back, and a resilient spirit.
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JIm,
You have trained harder than anyone I know for Cho Oyu, You are strong both physically and mentally plus you are climbing with a strong team. Do your best and have fun.
Climb high, climb safe and climb on!
Alan
Alan, Thanks for the encouragement. Like my other friends and climbing partners, you have helped me learn and train for the big peaks, and I appreciate your support as I set out to chase this dream.
Dream on, Climb on.
Jim
Say ‘Hi’ to Nepal and Tibet for me Jim, from another climber who knows how hard it can be just to get as far as the flight there.
Enjoy it matie, and to echo Alan above;
Stay Safe and Climb on!
Steve
Hi Steve
Thanks so much. Yes, getting ready to go is a big challenge. As my good friend and climbing partner Rodney says “If you make it on the plane, the mountain will seem easy in comparison.” I will say HI to Nepal & Tibet for you. Cheers! Jim
Jim,
Working toward your life long dreams has truly given you a deeper appreciation for Greg Anderson’s quote “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.”
Enjoy your journey and be safe always!
Linda
Well put Linda – thanks.
Enjoy your journey as well.
Jim
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Greetings to you Jim,I was so pleased to receive your info about your latest climbing challenge!! The very best of luck and please keep me informed as to your progress.Be safe!Marilyn
Jim:
We met last year in CA at the annual meeting for the CSSA. I was promoting the Hawaii Un-conference. Thank you for sharing your experience. I look forward to following your current adventure. God Bless you and your team.
Liz L.
“Give it hell kid”
Pano
Nice to hear from you Pano, my old friend. Your advice has always been sound, so I will indeed “give it hell”. Climbing!