Mountain Climbing
Mountain climbing is a loose term used to describe mountaineering, more specifically the rock climbing aspect of the sport. Mountain climbing is a potentially hazardous activity and it is important to know what you’re doing before attempting to ascend a challenging slope. For this reason many people will join climbing clubs where they will be able to meet other aspiring mountain climbers and hone their skills. People new to mountain climbing will often practice on climbing walls at indoor climbing centers before tackling the real thing.
There is a great deal of specialised equipment required for mountain climbing including ropes, clamps, carabineers and a whole host of other equipment. It is important that the climber understands how to use this equipment before attempting a climb as it is often vital to the safety of the climber. However when attempting mountain climbing as opposed to standard rock climbing it is important to take into consideration the environmental conditions you are likely to be faces with and choose equipment appropriately. Warm and resilient clothing is often important in mountain climbing, particularly for people attempting a particularly high ascent who are likely to experience a significant drop in temperature.
Another hazard that mountain climbers have to face is altitude sickness, which can be caused from too rapid an ascent. Symptoms mainly included light headedness and nausea. In very severe cases it can be fatal, but this is uncommon. The easiest way to treat altitude sickness is to descend to a lower elevation which usually clears symptoms straight away.
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