Travelling / Break from climbing

[Spoonz]

Ive been climbing 3 years now and never really had any sort of break from it, and i am confident in my ability to carry out the task in hand. However, im going travelling, first to thailand then to NZ, and will then start work in NZ once there. Only thing is, ill have about a 6 week break from doing the job. I know i wont lose it completely but i am apprihensive starting in a new job, with (probably) larger trees and in a new enviroment after such a long break.

 

Has anyone else had this experience and if so how did they manage once they got there.

 

Cheers, Spoonz

[Max Payne]

I did pretty much the same thing. I worked in Christchurch for ATS. The key is just to be upfront and honest about your abilities, experience and time off. It came straight back to me when i got into it, and because i hadn't talked myself up, there was no problem.

hope this helps

cheers

M

[Mr. Squirrel]

Aye, pretty much as max says.

I used to average three months working followed by a month of travel/holiday time. I spent most of that time trekking/rock climbing so didn't lose too much fitness but the first morning back at it was always a little intimidating. As soon as all the nonsense on the ground was sorted and I got back up a tree it was bliss though.

I wouldn't say my ability ever really suffered, and you won't forget 3 years of experience in 6 weeks so don't sweat it. Be straight with them by all means but holiday or not you're flying to the other side of the world, it's understandable if it takes some time to settle in, let alone the jet lag...

[Fredward]

Depending on where you are working and who you are working for, I'd say the trees over here might likely be smaller!

[Arran Turner]

Aye, pretty much as max says.

I used to average three months working followed by a month of travel/holiday time. I spent most of that time trekking/rock climbing so didn't lose too much fitness but the first morning back at it was always a little intimidating. As soon as all the nonsense on the ground was sorted and I got back up a tree it was bliss though.

I wouldn't say my ability ever really suffered, and you won't forget 3 years of experience in 6 weeks so don't sweat it. Be straight with them by all means but holiday or not you're flying to the other side of the world, it's understandable if it takes some time to settle in, let alone the jet lag...

 

 

Good life

[Mr. Squirrel]

Good life

 

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