"I'm afraid of heights" is one of the most common fears encountered by climbers, especially beginners. The fear of heights and high places is a natural human fear. We're hard-wired to be afraid of heights for self-preservation. We instinctively know that if we fall from a high place that the result is not going to be good. That fear of heights, however, keeps you alive.
Can you go climbing if you're afraid of heights? And can you overcome that fear? Yes, you can. Read my new Climbing FAQ "How can I climb if I'm afraid of heights?" and find out the answers to those lofty questions. And remember...don't look down!
Photograph above: Don't try this if you're afraid of heights. Layton Kor rappels off Kor's Kastle after it's first ascent. Photograph © Stewart M. Green
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