Mastering fear with highline adventures in the alps

Faith Dickey, a professional slackliner, discusses the challenges and experiences of highlining, particularly in the Alps. She explains the concept of slacklining, training methods, and the intense experience of highlining over vast landscapes. The video highlights the importance of focus and respect for the mountains, as well as the unique challenges posed by highlining in such environments.

What is the umbrella term for walking on a flat woven band?

• Highlining

• Slacklining

• Tightrope walking

• Bungee jumping

Why is slacklining over water considered good practice for highlining?

• It is safer than highlining

• It is easier than highlining

• It simulates the feeling of losing control

• It helps in learning to swim

What is a unique challenge of highlining in the Alps?

• The lines are shorter

• The altitude makes the experience more intense

• There are no safety measures

• The weather is always clear

What happens to the line and anchor during highlining in cloudy conditions?

• They become longer

• They disappear and reappear

• They become more stable

• They change color

What does the narrator describe as the purest form of the sport?

• Alpine highlining

• Water slacklining

• Indoor slacklining

• Urban slacklining