One of the top highligners in the world is B.C.’s very own Mia Noblet.
Not familiar with highlining? It’s an evolution of slacklining, which you may recognize as a popular outdoor hobby.
Highlining is very similar to slackline but takes the sport to a whole other level. Literally.
“It’s basically the same thing, you usually use one inch webbing and if you know how to slackline, highlining is something you can do as well,” explained Noblet.
“The sport can be mentally challenging, or even scary, but those who do it enjoy the challenge of overcoming that fear.”
The above photo was taken during Noblet's record setting highline in November.
Mentally challenging is one way to describe walking on a one inch rope across a 500 metre gap that sits 120 metres above ground.
Breaking her own world record, Noblet crossed the line dubbed "Castleton" in Moab, Utah after an extensive rigging process.
While most people would struggle with even a casual slackline, Noblet recently flew to China for an event that seems near impossible.
It's called the blindfold challenge where highline athletes attempted to "send" 430 metre line while blindfolded.
"I didn't come from a climbing background so it took me time to trust the gear. But you have to trust the gear so you can relax and succeed," said Noblet.
"It’s just a little thin piece of webbing under your feet and you need to accept that and let it go. Once you accomplish that you start to build confidence and eventually it feels very normal."
Click here to check out Noblet's epic Instagram page and see more of her big sends!
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