I Almost Didn't Make It to the Top, But One Small Thing Saved Me [MRC #17]

In the 17th video in my 'Mindset Reset Challenge' series, I'd set myself a bold goal: hiking the 20km Summit Trail to the top of Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak. After months of training, injury setbacks, a painful foot condition, and some serious self-doubt, I battled fatigue and rugged terrain to reach the top of a mountain that for decades has meant so much to me. This isn’t just a hike—it’s a story of mindset, resilience, and refusing to give up, and the one small things that saved me. 🔔 Like, Comment and Subscribe for more personal growth and travel adventures! 💬 Have an idea for a challenge? Drop it in the comments! 🎥 You can find the introduction to this series here:    • How I survived my battle with PTSD & what ...   📙 For a FREE copy of my book, ‘Living Your Unlived Life: Finding Contentment by Honouring Your Dreams’, go to my website: www.livinganunlivedlife.com 📩 Send an email to [email protected] if you would like to chat with me about expanding your future and finding a life of greater contentment by exploring your unlived dreams. 00:00 1. Introduction 00:20 2. Introduction to Challenge #15 00:53 3. The world's lowest highest mountain 01:34 4. Did I say that I hate walking? 05:44 5. Reconnaissance 08:50 6. Such a glorious morning to be hiking! 12:32 7. Will I need to be airlifted out? 14:03 8. The long road back 15:21 9. I'm so pleased I took the hard road! 16:15 10. Expenses 16:46 11. Watch my next Challenge! 16:57 12. Get a copy of my FREE book The aim of my YouTube channel, Living an Unlived Life, is to publicly document my search for contentment by honouring my dreams and actively transforming regret and disappointment into a life of satisfaction in my later years. My name is Pippa CARRON and I was born in Canberra, Australia, in 1953. I strongly believe that age shouldn't be a barrier to what you choose to do in life, and that what you choose should be based on exploring your unlived dreams, especially when you are older. Music • ‘What is it like?’ by Loving Caliber (licence permission from Epidemic Sound) • ‘In a Dream’ by Benjamin Carey (licence permission from Epidemic Sound) Camera & safety equipment • Apple iPhone • Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100 (digital SLR camera) • GoPro Hero 8 x 2 (camera) • DJI Insta 360 (camera) • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (camera) • DJI Neo (drone) • DJI Mini (drone) • DJI Mavic 3 Pro (drone) • Garmin Mini inReach (satellite communications) Partnerships & monetisation disclosure • YouTube revenue: None to date • Product placement: No • Affiliate links: No • Free product in exchange for a review: No • Contract signed with a brand for this video: No