1. Never underestimate Mother Nature. Be prepared for the worst conditions, and anything better than that will be a bonus. 2. The climb is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on climbing! Pace yourself, be persistent both mentally, and physically. 3. Your adventure will likely be different than you are picturing it now. Many aspects will be much harder, much more beautiful, and challenging in different ways than you may have originally thought. 4. If you believe it, you can achieve it! Our climbs are done with our heart and our head. Tune your body in to perform in chorus with your heart and head, and you can't loose! 5. Your life most certainly will be changed by this experience! Your self confidence will grow, as well as your appreciation for the truly beautiful! 6. If you become dis heartened, keep tuned in to your spirit guides, and never give up! Around the bend in the trail there is peace.