Mountaineering

It is also called alpinism, it is also simply challenging and difficult hiking

up steep rocky slopes, talus fields, and along airy studded with
outcroppings in the high mountains.

The sport of climbing mountains, its all about challenge and

perseverance, putting hands and feet on rocks, ice, snow, and finally
reaching a summit.
 CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS
ACTIVITIES IN THE WORLD

ALL REQUIRE EXPERIENCE, ATHLETIC ABILITY, AND TECHNICAL

KNOWLEDGE TO MAINTAIN SAFETY
CHALLENGES OF MOUNTAINEERING
THE MOUNTAINS ARE FILLED WITH DANGER AND
DRAMA

LIGHTNING STRIKES WEATHER CONDITION

EQUIPMENT FAILURE
ROCKFALLS/ ICE FALLS AND FALLS
 BENEFITS OF MOUNTAINEERING

IMPROVES THE
LOWERS QUALITY OF ABSORBS MORE
HYPERTENSION THE AIR WE VITAMIN D
BREATHE

IMPROVES AND
IMPROVES
LOSES EXTRA MAINTAINS
CARDIOVASCULAR
POUNDS MENTAL
FITNESS
FITNESS
BENEFITS OF MOUNTAINEERING
PREVENTS AND CONTROLS
SLOW AGING PROCESS
DIABETES

PREVENTS
IMPROVES ATHRITIS
OSTEOPOROSIS

RELIEVES BACK PAIN

 MOUNTAINEERING CHECKLIST
(THE TEN ESSENTIALS FOR SAFETY, SURVIVAL AND BASIC COMFORT)
1. NAVIGATION
- Map (with protective case)
- Compass
-GPS (optional)
2. SUN PROTECTION
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Sunglasses, goggles or glacier glasses
3. INSULATION
- Jacket, vest, pants, gloves, hat(see clothing)
4.ILLUMINATION
-Headlamp or flashlight (plus spare)
- Extra batteries(kept near body when cold)
5. FIRST-AID SUPPLIES
- First-aid kit
6. FIRE
- Matches or lighter
- Waterproof container
- Fire starter(for emergency survival fire)
7. REPAIR KIT AND TOOLS
- Knife or multi-tool
- Duct tape or other repair items
8. NUTRITION
- Extra day’s supply of food
9. HYDRATION
- Water bottles or hydration system(insulated)
- Water treatment system
10.EMERGENCY SHELTER
- Ten, tarp, bivy or reflective blanket