The Call of the Mountain: Psychology, Motivation, and Risk Management

The mountain, with its majestic beauty, has always been a destination that both attracts and challenges. For some, it is an inner journey—a quest for balance and self-awareness; for others, a test of courage and endurance, a personal challenge against one’s own limits. Whatever the reason that draws us upward, the mind plays a fundamental role: high altitude is also a space for reflection, for managing fear, adrenaline, and uncertainty.

On this evening, organized by Club4000, we will have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Gladys Bounous—psychologist, psychotherapist, and president of the Italian Association of Sport Psychology, as well as a specialist in mental training for athletes. With her, we will explore the psychological dimensions of mountaineering and how the mind can support, accompany, or at times hinder the mountain journey. A valuable dialogue to better understand our motivations, learn how to manage risk, and face the mountains with greater awareness.

Friday, May 9, 2025, at 8:45 PM, at CAI UGET Torino (C.so Francia 192, Turin). Free entry

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Friday, March 28, 2025, at 8:45 PM, at CAI UGET Torino (C.so Francia 192, Turin). Free entry

A journey into the mind of Flavio Migliavacca to discover who he was as a man and how he expressed his love for the mountains.

His innovative vision of interpreting his "backyard" as a favorite place to experience great adventures is well represented in his self-produced film The Backyard.

After the screening, we will share stories about Flavio's connection with the 4,000-meter peaks of the Alps and his last, epic feat on the Nordend.

To conclude, we will present the project to restore the Capanna Marinelli in his memory.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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The Club 4000, through its board, expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of Francesco Bianco (Franco), visionary, co-founder, and driving force behind our Club.

In his simplicity, Franco never wished to complete the ascent of all the 4000-meter peaks, as for him, leaving something unfinished helped to keep dreams alive.