Mastering fear with highline adventures in the alps

Faith Dickey, a professional slackliner, discusses the nuances of slacklining, focusing on highlining, which involves walking on a slack line high above the ground. She explains that training over water helps manage fear and adrenaline. Faith shares her experiences highlining in the Alps, describing the intense exposure and the challenges posed by changing weather conditions. She emphasizes the need for focus and respect in alpine highlining, considering it the purest form of the sport.

What is often more intimidating than the height itself in highlining?

• The weather conditions

• The color of the line

• The exposure

• The length of the line

Who is Faith Dickey?

• A scuba diver

• A skydiver

• A professional slackliner

• A mountain climber

What is a recommended training method for highlining?

• Walking on a tightrope

• Setting up slack lines over water

• Climbing mountains

• Running marathons

What makes highlining in the Alps particularly intense?

• The presence of wildlife

• The high altitude and exposure

• The crowded environment

• The lack of equipment

What natural phenomenon can make highlining in the Alps feel surreal?

• The sound of birds

• The smell of flowers

• The presence of tourists

• The movement of clouds