That type of event sounds like a true mental and physical challenge, if planned & executed properly. It's the kind of thing I like to try, just to see if I can hack it -- sounds like "fun"
And surely if you're not willing to spend some time alone in the woods & in the dark, I hope you consider a different line of work. It's one thing to have someone lighting a fire under you for the necessary level of motivation, it's entirely different to have to motivate yourself to get things done.