Challenging Outdoor Personal Experiences (COPE)

Challenging Outdoor Personal Experiences (COPE) refer to significant, often difficult incidents encountered during outdoor activities like hiking, climbing, or camping. These experiences may involve physical dangers, emotional stress, or unexpected changes in weather or environment. Coping with COPE helps individuals build resilience, problem-solving skills, and confidence by navigating and overcoming such challenges. Recognizing and processing these encounters is important for personal growth, safety, and developing a better understanding of one’s limits and strengths in outdoor settings.