Below Zero: Where There's a Will...

For years the icy flanks of Helmcken Falls has been a proving ground for some of the most extreme mixed climbing in the world.  Located in Wells Gray Provincial Park, British Columbia, this easily accessible falls is 463 feet tall and in the winter the deep cavern of over hanging rock freezes with slick layers of ice.  It doesn't get more treacherous than that.

Back in February, Will Gadd and his teammates made a first ascent of the falls, a route called Wolverine, a WI 11, which he'd been planning for over six years.  Red Bull sponsored the climb and produced a film documenting the adventure culminating in this epic snapshot into how difficult this route truly is.  Will Gadd is a current nominee for National Geographic's Adventurer of the Year for his paragliding escapades! Check it out:

Below Zero: Days of My Youth

So the film Days of My Youth was recently released just in time to get us stoked for winter. And let me tell you, it's incredible!  The skiing, the story, the cinematography.  Everything I'd ever hope for in a winter adventure film.  Sponsored by Red Bull, this film delves into the core of our true purpose for adventure: pure fun.  Days of My Youth might focus on skiing, but its message really touches all types of adventure sports. We venture out to seek something simple: an experience so filled with joy that everything else seems inconsequential.  And that's just what this film delivers.  Just listening and watching these athletes have the time of their lives, only deepens the itch to get outside and live those experiences yourself. It's a fever!  And it's contagious.  But don't be scared; it's the only disease you want to catch!  The film is now available to purchase or rent through various media outlets and it's worth it!  If you need the push to rediscover the child-like wonder of pure adventure, then this film will speaks directly to you.

1. The Cinematography:  First off, the visuals (as seen by the screenshots in this post) are incredible.  The drone and helicopter flyovers are stunning and truly give scope to the expanse of the landscape that is awe inspiring.  It's hardly possible to contain the vocal gasps and ahhhs when a 6,000 meter peak sprouts up with a time lapse of clouds wisping around its craggy powdered tips.  When the athletes achieve great feats of ability, whether tricks or the lines skied, I want to grab my gear and run to the hills (literally). Just see for yourself.  You're in for a visually stunning treat, that never gets old (no matter how many times you watch it, trust me).  From Peru to Utah, British Columbia to Alaska, this film should have been in IMAX.

2. The Skiing:  It wouldn't be an appropriate review without mentioning the incredible talent of these wonderful athletes.  The cast and crew that put together this wonderful film are pure geniuses of their crafts.  And while most people are calling Cody Townsend the "MVP" of the film (probably for his crazy chute that's being called the "Sickest Line Ever"), I'm always partial to the female athletes.  I guess I can relate to them better, plus the more empowered women I see in these epic adventure films, the more I have faith that we are becoming more of a presence in this scene.  So my personal MVP?  Michelle Parker, aka the Black Panther.  She's spunky, quirky, and full of energy.  Everything you want in a backcountry idol.  Your daughter wants to be a snow bunny?  Show her clips of Parker and send her to the slopes (though hopefully with an adult and some lessons...).  Think you have to be like these athletes to experience this?  Wrong!  Get some avalanche safety training, go with a few friends who also know their stuff, and start skinning.  Whatever is holding you back is just an excuse and it's limiting you.  Be bold. Get inspired.

3.  The Story:  Alan Watts, a philosopher who passed away in 1973, is the "narrator" of this film.  An "Eastern philosopher in a Western world", Watts' many inspiring, deep, and meaningful lectures have become the backdrop of this wild film.  And each segment is just as powerful as the next.  He makes you question your life and life in general.  His words reach deep into your core and pull out the most wholesome version of yourself.  These mantras of living life with purpose and not wasting a single moment are the perfect words to fit the goals of Days of My Youth.  Here's just a sampling:

Now the child, as a child, doesn't know how to play the adults game, which is a power game.  And so has to be educated to learn the values of the power game, to learn what's what, and what is important.  But when he has mastered that game, he realizes it has no rewards.  But all the things the adults thought they were gaining by their power game, are after all, not worth having.  That's why you couldn't be rich and miserable.  So that having learned and having seen through the adult power game, you come back to the point of the child.  From the child's point of view, the things which the adult considers irrelevant to survival are perfectly important.  Now you see, that that situation is what's called life.  To be wise, you have to, you have to become again as a child.  To become as a child means you do things which adults consider unimportant.  Wisdom doesn’t come from above down, it comes from below up. 

 What do you desire? What makes you itch? How would you really enjoy spending your life?  What would you like to do with money with no object? If you say that getting money is the most important, you will spend your life completely wasting your time. You'll be doing things you don't like doing in order to go on living that is to go on doing things you don't like doing.  Which is stupid.  Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way.  It's so important to consider this question: What do I desire?

It doesn't have to be skiing.  If you're into rock climbing, or hiking, or just traveling, get out there and do it.  Life is too short to make excuses and impose ludicrous limitations on ourselves. If you want it bad enough, you will find a way to make it happen.  Period.  Now pick a dreary evening, get some cocoa and a blanket and settle down for an hour of pure joy.

Below Zero: A Little Refresher

Need a little break from the 9-5?  The catchy beat of BrokeMC's song "Every Damn Day People" seems to create a burning desire to get out and live.  Even though it's only some raw footage, sometimes that's all you need.


30 Minute Edits: Mount Hood 11-15-14 Trip Report from Jesse Hambley on Vimeo.

A Video A Day... Inspire a Nation

Ever since Amy and Dave Freeman were selected as one of the candidates for National Geographic's Adventure of the Year, I've been intrigued by their passion and determination of preserving our wild areas.  As founders of the Wilderness Classroom, they've lead educational and adventure trips form canoeing to dog sledding, all the while teaching people about the importance of experiencing and caring for our land.

Their most recent project?  A 2000 mile canoe paddle, sail, and portage from Ely, Minnesota to Washington D.C.  The goal? To bring awareness and support against the introduction of sulfide ore mining on the front porch of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.  The mining would contaminant the watershed of this pristine area and destroy potentially all of the natural ecology of the lakes.  As the most highly visited wilderness area in the country, the Freemans knew they needed to take act.

And they did. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, the Freemans made their final portage to our capitol with their canoe in tow.  And this canoe is amazing.  Along the entire length of their journey, from their big kick-off party, to strolling into DC, Amy and Dave held over 20 events to educate people on this important cause.  And the supporters signed the boat!  Very cool!  They estimate that the boat carries over 2,000 signatures.  they also have over 10,000 electronic signatures on their petition (Sign it Here!).  The canoe's name is Sig and according to a recent interview with National Geographic, Amy and Dave confirmed that the US Forest Service would be displaying the canoe in Washington DC to help raise further awareness for this important cause.

So check out this inspiring documentary about Amy and Dave's amazing adventure to save the Boundary Waters, sign the petition, and maybe, even travel to experience this incredible wilderness area.

Gear Review: FiveTen Guide Tennie

I'm officially announcing my plans to thru-hike the John Muir Trail in 2015!  And I couldn't be more excited! I really want to produce a series of gear videos of what I'm taking on the trail and then gear review videos about my gear's performance on the trail when I get home.  I've always been weary of making videos, I guess because I'm a little self-conscious.  So to get me comfortable with it, I'm going to make a small set of videos about gear that I used in my everyday adventures!


So for my first review, I'd like to talk about the FiveTen Guide Tennie.  This amazing shoe is the pretty much everything rolled into one.  It's a a low top hiker able to tackle an 8 mile Oregon coast trail to a killer lookout.  It's an epic scrambling buddy when you're trying to be a mountain goat.  And it's a pretty kick ass climber, helping you send that fun 5.8 at your local crag.  It's all of these things and that's why it has become my go-to shoe for pretty much everything.


Sizing and Fit   The Guide Tennie is true to size for sure.  I normally wear a women's 10.5, but since they didn't carry that size I purchased the men's 9 instead.  And they fit perfectly.  My toes don't hit the toe box and the lacing enables me to tighten them to my slightly slimmer feet.  The shoe is roomy and comfortable.  The lacing extends the length of the shoe which enables extra fit capabilities.  They are a little stiff out of the box and I would recommend breaking them in.  I might also look into getting insoles for the shoes, since the mid-sole isn't the most suited for extended use.  With that being said, I found they are still extremely comfy and I never had an issues with hot spots, even hiking in the when soaking wet.

Performance   The Guide Tennie is composed of FiveTen's wonderful Stealth C4 Rubber soles and a leather shoe.  The shoe's main uses are scrambling, hiking, climbing, everyday use.  While scrambling alongside crumbling canyon walls in Central Washington and squeezing and climbing through giant cracks getting to the Vantage crag, these shoes kept me confident in the places I was putting my feet.  I've logged over 50 miles in these shoes and I never had any complaints.  I never got any hot spots or blisters.  I hiked in the mud of the Oregon coast trails, hiked ridge trails at Mount Rainier National Park, gotten them completely soaked in the Pacific Ocean (which I washed in a bath tub and they held up their shape perfectly).  I climbed in them at Vantage, leading my first climb and sent a 5.7 and a 5.8 (my first!).  They also worked great working at my school's challenge coarse.  And finally, the Guide Tennie has turned into my everyday shoe. I wear them to school, to the park, to the store.  Pretty much everywhere.  And they've yet to let me down.  The traction is incredible on all rock surfaces and handle any trail condition it's thrown into.

Weatherproofing   I've hiked in most weather conditions and my feet have stayed warm and dry every time.  The leather on the shoes is not overly breathable and they can get a little warm in the summer, but they handle keeping the weather out very well.  When I got them soaked, I was still able to hike five miles in them without getting blisters, but it took two days for them to dry fully.

Pros   They are light, comfortable, with great traction on rocks and most trail conditions, and a great price (still on clearance at fiveten.com).

Cons   They lack great breathability, don't dry quickly, slick on roots and logs, and a bit stiff.

Overall Score   4/5

My Guide Tennies tackling a muddy trail along the Oregon Coast

What I'm Loving Now... November 2014

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts

These little balls of goodness have been my go-to everything!  The middle of the hemp seed, hemp hearts are filled with protein, fiber, and omegas 3 and 6.  More vitamins and good stuff than chia seeds and flax seeds combined!  More super energy than caffeine and sugar!  And best of all: they are amazing at curbing hunger.  So that grand plan of turning yourself into a kick-ass super adventure athlete just got easier (Adventure Athlete 101: A How-to Guide)!

I love them in my yogurt, in my cereal, and mostly in my smoothies.  Most mornings I have a yummy banana smoothie chalk full of hemp hearts, chia seeds, flax seeds, and OJ.  It really does do the body good.  And now that I know how amazing it is for you, I plan on eating more of it.  And you should too!

A Video A Day... Grandma KickAss

This lady will show you up!  55 and still cruising down the mountains.  Solo.  Wow!  If you ever need some inspiration to get outside, this is it.  You go, Uta!

Granny MacAsskick from Summitride on Vimeo.

Life Lesson: Be Thankful

As we approach Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of two things.  One: be thankful for what you have. And two: never forget to say it.  Here's what I'm thankful for everyday:

My Parents: From the very beginning my parents have fostered my adventurous spirit.  The took my sister and I on camping trips to exotic places, taught us about appreciating our natural world, gave us the opportunities to explore. I'm 28 and I still eager to spend time with them.  Every year we plan an epic trip and knowing that we still get to have adventures makes me grateful that I have a wonderful relationship with my parents.

My Sister: My best friend and partner in crime. But we weren't without our sisterly conflicts!  The end of the day, she's always been there for me. The Tia to my Tamara.  The Emily to my Zoey.  The Ramona to my Beezus.  The Elizabeth to my Jane.  The Nester to my Fossey.

My Family:  I've mentioned my parents and my sister, but the truth is I'm thankful that we're such a tight-knit family.  We've done everything together and we still do.  We're close.  And close is an understatement.  We're a unit and we always will be.

My Husband: We learn from an early age that we're supposed to search the world for that one who can complete us in every way.  And in a world filled with 7 billion people it seems like a daunting task.  So when you find that person a mere twenty miles from your own house, it's a wonderful feeling.  My husband and I are two completely different people.  But for some crazy reason, we work.  While not complete opposites, it's the ways we're different that attracted us to each other.  And the ways we're similar are the reasons we fell in love.  He's my better half and I'm his.  Perfection.

My Friends:  Who is the first to answer the call to take on a new adventure?  Who can you call at all hours to talk?  Who's loves you regardless?  Who's the one helping you dig a car out of the snow five miles down a Forest Service road? Who's the one sitting in a diner soaking wet after being drenched by a truck at the May Fair?  Who's the one jumping into freezing cold alpine lakes with you?  Who's the one sitting next to you downing Malibu buckets gossiping about boys?  Who are the one's who fly across the country to be at your wedding? Who are the ones standing by my side as I say my wedding vows?  My friends.  And they're the best.

Myself:  This might sound egotistical, but you have to be thankful for your own abilities and your own life too.  My passions take me to grand places and to do amazing things.  I dream big and I love that about myself.  So I'm thankful that I'm physically capable to do the things I love to do and mentally competent to pursue my dreams.

The Natural World: The beauty of our world never ceases to amaze me.  I go to a new place and I'm near tears at the world and all it has to offer.  I find that this year, the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, I am thankful that history has given us one of the smartest decisions. I hope that our future generations continue the legacy of providing us places where we can explore and enrich our lives with amazing experiences.  So here's to our world and the next adventure.

With every Thanksgiving we're reminded that we have so many things to be thankful and appreciate.  But the real sadness is that we tend to wait until this one day to communicate why we are truly thankful.  I tell my husband everyday that I love him.  Every time I speak to my friends and family, I do the same.  The true advice: Don't wait to tell the people you love just that.  And don't wait until you have money and time to create memories.

Below Zero: When 2,650 miles isn't enough...

Wanna hike 2,650 miles?  Sounds like fun, right? Walking up and down the most gorgeous mountains, deserts, and valleys in the country is a dream.  But what if you wanted a bigger challenge?  Well, for two guys that challenge might just be one of the most dangerous and adventurous quests I've ever heard about.  Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry have decided to tackle the Pacific Crest Trail this winter.  That's right. 2,650 miles in the snow, cold, and ice. Extreme!

October 21, 2014 - Trauma and Pepper set off from Manning Park, Canada to hike 2,650 miles to Mexico

This trek has all the classic challenges of a normal thru-hike: injury, fatigue, weather, illness, solitude, terrain.  But Trauma and Pepper (their trail names) will have to face the unusual difficulties of winter: lack of resupply.  When people hike the PCT during the usual time period, April - October, the roads leading to or close to the trail are perfect places to walk into a town or grab a hitch for food and a zero (mile) day.  But during the winter, the majority of those roads could be closed, completely socked in with snow, leaving no access to supplies.  Their itinerary shows some stretches of 100+ miles without a resupply and there is always the possibility of the access to planned food drops could be inaccessible too.

Besides the topic of resupply, extreme winter weather is a serious issue.  There have been normal seasons were people have had to skip the Sierras all together because of snowpack.  What will happen is 2014-2015 is a high snow year?  What happens if someone gets hurt?  There are many serious questions that put doing a winter thru-hike onto the high-risk list.  Although winter thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail have been successfully done, the AT doesn't have to compete with the altitude challenges of the PCT.

What's to be expected for the majority of the trail? Whiteout.

But enough of the negative, what are the positive outcomes from this incredible adventure?  Breaking new ground, setting new records, complete solitude.  There's a lot to look forward to on this journey and luckily they are blogging about it (Lichter and Forry).  They made it to Cascade Locks in just three weeks (they are traveling SOBO). And their latest post, yesterday, puts them in Bend, Oregon.  Having underestimated the trail conditions, they had to bail for a day to regroup.  No-snow travel time they were making 30-35 miles a day. Two feet of fresh snow without snowshoes dropped that down to 10-15 miles a day, only averaging one mile per hour. Thanks to the help of wonderful trail angels, they'll be back on the trail tomorrow and trekking on to Mexico.

There's beauty around every corner and that's the lasting memory of the journey.

Photo Credit: Shawn Forry

Below Zero: Mica to Mecca

The North Face has done it again.  They have managed to produce a film that has every adrenaline junkie salivating over their keyboard.  And this was just the teaser.  And boy did it do its job.

I couldn't imagine a more stellar cinematic journey then to the untamed peaks of Greenland with some of the sickest lines just waiting to be run.  This takes #winterstoke to a whole different level.  When the athletes themselves are saying the peaks are "maybe ride-able, maybe not", you know they are in for a world of fun and we...  Well, we get to watch in constant anticipation.

The flyovers are breathtaking; from the ship cracking the ice sheets and the dogsled powering up the valley, to the time lapses of fog billowing over this incredible peaks.  They even threw in some incredible animations and my personal favorite, the human backbone that transforms into the peak itself.  It's almost symbolic, not only to the mountain range, but to the adventure.  You've got to have a very strong backbone to tackle something that monumental.

I am eagerly awaiting the full length film's release on November 17, just in time to get us all super pumped for winter.  I don't know about you, but the temps are in the low twenties, there's frost on the ground, the air is crisp, the wind is brisk, and I'm impatiently pleading for that first snowflake.  Watching Mica to Greenland was supposed to curb some of my eagerness, but it's only adding fuel to my fire.

Update!  The whole video is out to view!  And it's incredible!  The North Face also uploaded a new video about the sustainability actions the crew used to limit their impact on the environment.  Very rarely do we take the time to evaluate what impacts our recreation activities have on the environment. Adventure sports take a huge amount of fossil fuels.  Human-powered travel and public transportation are underused methods of accessing our favorite playgrounds.  So next time you're heading out into the wilderness, be mindful about your impacts and do everything in your power to limit your carbon footprint.  Be a warrior for the environment!

A Video A Day... Footsteps

Footsteps: our greatest gift

To move, be free and set a course of our choosing

The rhythm that carries us to the mingling of heaven and earth 

Cold in the shadows of giants but drawn onwards, ever onwards

Until we have no choice but to rest our feet, open our eyes, and fill our hearts

Before we set sail again

Born by wild spirits with only our souls as a compass

We bask in the purity of the moment and ask only for the gift of another day

Amid the world's great towers our feet echo, through flaming forest, alongside dancing waters, under vast and mysterious skies, they echo

Relentless in their cadence, knocking on the door to the unknown

The door which, when it swings defiantly open, reminds us of the irrelevance of humanity and the consequence of time

We strive to pay homage to her majesty, her mystery, her magic, but she thwarts us

Refusing as she does to be bound by the confinements of our imaginations

Our mother flaunts her immortality

And our only answer is footsteps

Footsteps from Rockhouse Motion on Vimeo.

A Video A Day... Picos Picturesque

I will let the beauty of this video take center stage.  Enjoy.

Colors of Europa from Daniel Santos on Vimeo.

A Video A Day... Lumberjacked

As avid outdoors adventurers, we tend to see the destruction of our natural places as disturbing and unnatural. We want to see more parks and wilderness areas and less skyscrapers and congestion.  I think this video is a wonderful depiction of the constant battle we face with progress and technology.  Our lumberjack friend is successful in the end, but as they hold their new baby trees, it's clear that the battle is always raging on and is always uphill.  But we keep on plodding and fighting for what we believe to be right.  Regardless, you will enjoy this great short animated film and leave feeling pumped by its edgy music and positive message.

LUMBERJACKED from Joel Mackenzie on Vimeo.

Outdoor Retailer Show 2014 - It's Summertime!

Summer is in full swing and what better way to celebrate than to recap the exciting events of this year's summer OR show in Salt Lake City!

Day 0 always features the newest gadgets and the coolest demos.  So what did we miss?

Great PsicoComp graphic!

OR Newcomers!  First up, the goTenna.  A high tech device that syncs with your smartphone to enable text messages to send without cell signals.  Goodbye expensive SPOT subscriptions, Hello off-the-grid safety!  Next, some new, crazy specific climbing and backpacking equipment from Crux and Lightwave.  These dedicated European companies are creating super special gear for the most hardcore dirtbags.  ThermaCell introduces a  lantern capable of creating a bug-free zone 15 feet by 15 feet.  Sounds like a summertime oasis! How about sunglasses that are unique and eco-friendly? Proof Eyewear has just the thing: sunglasses made from wood and skateboard decks.  Too cool!  And last but not least, some backcountry entertainment.  From Pitkin Sterns International, a soft, roll-up travel version of backgammon and chess.  Pretty awesome!

Engineered Comfort!  Winter is easy. Layers.  But summer can get tricky.  Try a few of these new solutions for battling the heat and you're sure to stay cool in whatever activity you pursue.  The NorthFace FuseForm Dot Matrix, The Brooks-Range Lt. Breeze, The Icebreaker Cool-lite Strike, The Sierra Designs Elite Cagoule, Outdoor Research's Deviator, Ex-Officico Tri-Flex Hybrid, and the Canada Goose Trenton.

Fresh Footwear!  Never let your feet stay cramped up again.  Unleashing breathability and comfort, here are some new gear goodies for your two best friends.  The Icebug Zeal RX9X, Woolrich's Strand, Adidas Jawpaw Lace, Vasque's Trail Bender SST, Wolverine Portage, Zamberlan 132 Air-Round GTX RR Speed Hiker, Columbia Ventrailia, and Salewa Spee Ascent.

Light or Large? Ever have to choose between head room and ounces? Vestibule or wet gear?  Well these companies have come up with some awesome tent solutions that make choosing between a backpacking ultralight tent and a roomy car camping abode super easy.  Here they are: Alps Mountaineering Gradient, Wenzel Ridgeline Insect Armour, Big Agnes MtnGlo Powerhouse 4, Marmot Tungsten, Nemo Blaze, MSR Flylite, Sierra Designs Tensegrity.

Snuggle Up!  Who would have thought that a center zipper on a sleeping bag would be so popular?  A few companies are taking advantage of this current and producing some of the newest, most innovative sleeping systems on the market.  Here are a list of the most creative bags: Kelty ThermaDri Dualist, Mountain Hardwear Hyperlamina, Eureka Spero 20, Marmot Alloy 20, The NorthFace Inferno 0, and of course, Therm-a-rest's new pad, the EvoLite!

Strip Them Down!  Ultralight seems to be this year's theme for sure!  Same goes for this year's backpacks.  Here's the newest lightweight options:Black Diamond Nitro 26, Kelty Caralyst, Osprey Atmos AG, High Sierra Lightning, Mammut Neon Speed, Deuter ACT Trail Pro, Patagonia Crag Daddy, Gregory Baltoro, Marmot Aquifer.

New to Climbing Comfort?  Among some of the newest updates to the climbing scenes gear repotire, is one thing I was super excited to see.  FiveTen made a mid-sized Goretex version of their famous Guide Tennie.  I love this shoe so much and it's super awesome to see FiveTen exploring a broader range of this amazing shoe!

Let's Get Wet!  Some new innovative multi-use water gear?  Yes please!  How about a PFD that's attachable options include a hydration bladder.  That's what you get with the Kokatat Poseidon.  Rad!

What's Unique?  UNEEK, of course.  The newest craze in the outdoor industry since Crocs.  UNEEK sandals by KEEN is... just what they say... unique.  The free-moving two-cord construction is adaptable and comfortable.  Will it catch on? Hey, I still swear by my Crocs....

Tailgating: Great Friends and an Excuse to Get Toasted!

A Video A Day... Dreams

"Life on the Line" a highlining documentary by J.R. Racine, follows Team Trail Magic, a social group out of southern California.  This group of close friends travel the country daring their own fears on new lines, testing their determination with new challenges, like free lining, or without protection.  This film puts into words perfectly the importance of having dreams and going after them actively and with passion.  And so, with the video posted here, I will say unto you the transcript from this wonderful and enlightening short documentary.

"Nothing stands between you and your dreams. Literally nothing.  The bigger the dreams, the bigger that nothing space is.  It's only natural for a mind to start filling that empty space with things: your doubts, your fears.  They grow and grow until they seem to block your dreams from sight.  And if you aren't' careful, you may utter the worst of all curses; "I can't".  Those words are dream killers.  They’ve doomed people to sit idle their whole lives gazing longingly across at their dreams. Wishing to be there, but shirking their blame, because they 'can't'.  But 'can’t' is a lie.  All it takes is a little courage, just enough courage to stand on, just strong enough to buoy you up above your own doubts and fears.

Stretch it from where you aren't to where you want to be.  Then… take a step. That will be the hardest thing to do, taking that first step, it always is. Everyday life is so solid, why leave it for something as impossibly thin as courage.  A lot of people never do. But if you do take that first step, you will see that your courage can hold you up.

And you will take a second step.  And another.

 From the middle of that nothing, your fears will seem bigger than ever. They will try to drag up down into their depths and your courage may sway.  That is the worst feeling of all. But keep walking.  You cannot fight fear.  You can only walk through it until it has passed under you. 

 Keep walking until your dreams fill your entire vision, because eventually, one of those steps will land you back on solid ground atop your dreams. The fear will be gone and you will see with clarity that your dreams were never as far away as your imagined."