Preview to Using "Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast" as a Climbing Mantra

It's Mental Health Awareness Month so let's get into some of the mental aspects of adventuring. Years ago, I had a military friend introduce me to the phrase “slow is smooth and smooth is fast.” In the full video, I talk about how I lean on that line of thinking quite often when in the backcountry and particularly when rock climbing, ice, climbing, alpine climbing, or mountaineering. Danger and fear can create a strong desire to rush through a situation, and I often remind myself that slowing down and avoiding rework will often speed me up, overall.

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