Fear isn’t all or nothing, especially in climbing. The wisest climbers I know have a healthy balance of fear and courage. They assess the rock, calculate risk factors, adjust their positioning, and use their energy rationally.
I was invited on a two-day backpacking trip in Olympic National Park with two lady adventure friends. The shenanigans with friends on the first day was invigorating, and the solitude of an early morning photo tour on the second day was a dream.