by Ema | Dec 11, 2024 | Training
In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Amidst the daily hustle and bustle, it’s easy to overlook the simple yet powerful tools that can significantly enhance our mental well-being: exercising and living at above sea level –...
by Ema | Apr 16, 2022 | Seven Summits, Training
When we at Peaks for Change Foundation started the 7 Summits Initiative to bring awareness to Mental Health and to raise funds for CAMH’s Bridging Clinic, we did not think it would be so hard. But we quickly found raising money IS hard. Climbing the final summit,...
by webmaster | Sep 7, 2017 | Seven Summits, Training
Blog French Language Anxiety is OK By Ema Dantas With each passing day I get closer to travelling to Papua New Guinea to climb the Carstensz Pyramid, a twenty plus day journey to its peak, I am filled with excitement – of both kinds! Included with all the fun and...
by webmaster | Jul 26, 2017 | Training
Blog How Did It Go? Mount Rainer Emmons Route Training Seminar By Ema Dantas “How did it go?” This was the question I got asked over and over again, and I can’t blame my co-workers and family and friends. “My training session was ok.” That is my short answer. However,...
by webmaster | Jun 22, 2017 | Seven Summits, Training
Blog What can hinder a skills preparation climbing session? Qu’est ce qui peut vous empêcher de suivre une formation d’escalade de préparation? By Ema Dantas Many things I suppose, but certainly slipping in the bathtub while taking a shower in your hotel room, and...
by webmaster | May 22, 2017 | Training
Blog Hiking, very much like running a marathon – mentally! By Ema Dantas As I was hiking today, I realized that setting out on a hike is very similar to running a marathon. At the onset you are scared, then once you start hiking you are excited and believe you can...
