Search Results - Mountaineering
| Type in a word or phrase to search, you can also type in Article ID's separated by commas: |
 |
|
|
Mountaineering is the sport, hobby or profession of walking, hiking, backpacking and climbing mountains. In Europe it is also referred to as alpinism, while in the Americas the term refers to a particular style of mountain climbing, that involves a mixture of ice climbing, rock climbing, mixed climbing, and where the climbers carry all their loads with them at all times. In the Himalayan regions the style of mountaineering is Expedition. While mountaineering began as attempts to reach the highest point of unclimbed mountains, it has branched into specializations that address different aspects of the mountain and consists of three areas&_160; rock-craft, snow-craft and skiing, depending on whether the route chosen is over rock, snow or ice. All require experience, athletic ability, and technical knowledge to maintain safety. [1] The UIAA or Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme is the world governing body in mountaineering and climbing, addressing issues like - Access, Medical, Mountain Protection, Safety, Youth and Ice Climbing. Compacted snow conditions allow mountaineers to progress on foot. Frequently crampons are required to travel efficiently over snow and ice. Crampons have 8-14 spikes and are attached to a mountaineer's boots. They are used on hard snow (neve) and ice to provide additional traction and allow very steep ascents and descents. Varieties range from lightweight aluminum models intended for walking on snow covered glaciers, to aggressive steel models intended for vertical and overhanging ice and rock. Snowshoes can be used to walk through deep snow. Skis can be used everywhere snowshoes can and also in steeper, more alpine landscapes, although it takes considerable practice to develop strong skills for difficult terrain. Combining the techniques of alpine skiing and mountaineering to ascend and descend a mountain is a form of the sport by itself, called Ski Mountaineering. Ascending and descending a snow slope safely requires the use of an ice axe and many different footwork techniques that have been developed over the past century, mainly in Europe. The progression of footwork from the lowest angle slopes to the steepest terrain is first to splay the feet to a rising traverse, to kicking steps, to front pointing the crampons. The progression of ice axe technique from the lowest angle slopes to the steepest terrain is to use the ice axe first as a walking stick, then a stake, then to use the front pick as a dagger below the shoulders or above, and finally to swing the pick into the slope over the head. These various techniques may involve questions of differing ice-axe design depending on terrain, and even whether a mountaineer uses one or two ice axes. Anchors for the rope in snow are sometimes unreliable, and include snow stakes, called pickets, deadman devices called flukes which are fashioned from aluminum, or devised from buried objects that might include an ice axe, skis, rocks or other objects. Bollards, which are simply carved out of consolidated snow or ice, also sometimes serve as anchors. When traveling over glaciers, crevasses pose a grave danger. These giant cracks in the ice are not always visible as snow can be blown and freeze over the top to make a snowbridge. At times snowbridges can be as thin as a few inches. Climbers use a system of ropes to protect themselves from such hazards. Basic gear for glacier travel includes crampons and ice axes. Teams of two to five climbers tie into a rope equally spaced. If a climber begins to fall the other members of the team perform a self-arrest to stop the fall. The other members of the team enact a crevasse rescue to pull the fallen climber from the crevasse. Multiple methods are used to safely travel over ice. If the terrain is steep but not vertical, then protection in the form of ice screws can be placed in the ice and attached to the rope by the lead climber. Each climber on the team must clip past the anchor, and the last climber picks up the anchor itself. Occasionally, slinged icicles or bollards are also used. This allows for safety should the entire team be taken off their feet. This technique is known as Simul-climbing and is sometimes also used on steep snow and easy rock.
|
Showing 1 to 25 of 77 Articles matching 'Mountaineering' in related articles. |
| Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Next >> |
 |
 |
 |
|
1. Ski4Real-Intuitive Ski Coaching
October 28, 2009
Learn Ski with Passion
Based at La Thuile, Italy, Kim George provides a unique approach to ski coaching with tailor-made, bespoke courses in the elegant art of Telemark skiing and all forms of Alpine ski instruction. A key member of BASI (British Association of Snowsport Instructors), Kim has years of experience, teaching all levels of skiers from apprehensive and recuperating skiers to international instructors
Ski4Real courses include-Telemark Skiing, Alpine Ski Coaching, Winter survival skills, Ski Mountaineering, Touring and Heli Skiing.
Ski4Real courses lead to qualificati... (read more)
Author: Kim George
|
 |
 |
 |
|
2. The Serious Business of Sport-Climbing
October 22, 2009
Since the 1900s, the mightiest mountains of the world were scaled and conquered one at a time. The first was Trisul at 23,364 feet, one of the Himalayan peaks. In 1953, the 29,000-foot Mount Everest was conquered by the New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Norkay. Because of postwar mountaineering developments, 15 of the world’s 17 highest peaks were reached in a span of ten years, from 1950 to 1960.Nowadays, most people satisfy their desire to conquer heights and feel the challenge surging through their muscles just by going to a gym. But this is not... (read more)
Author: Sean Teahan
|
 |
 |
 |
|
3. Top 10 Reasons To Take Mountaineering Training Before Your First Climb
October 15, 2009
Mountaineering is definitely an extreme sport. It takes you to your physical and mental limits, and then pulls you out the other side. It taxes your stamina, taxes your endurance, your strength, your patience... but at the end, when you're standing on top of the mountain staring down at the beauty of the world below you, it's all worth it.
If you're thinking about mountaineering, use caution. It's harder than it looks and not at all like a walk in the woods. As a beginning climber, take mountaineering training before you head out! Here are the top 10 reasons to take mountaineering traini... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
|
 |
 |
 |
|
4. Himachal tours
October 16, 2009
Blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes anywhere, it is a travelers paradise -lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes, flower bedecked meadows, beautiful temples and monasteries steeped in time. May it be for relaxing, sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, fishing, para-gliding, skiing, ice skating and golf, Himachal has it all...Come Explore Himachal with himachaltourist...
A quaint little hill train chugs up into the Shivalik foothills, over dramatic loops and high arched bridges to the hill resort o... (read more)
Author: karthikeyan M
|
 |
 |
 |
|
5. Discover The Wonderful Peruvian Culture And Book Cheap Hotel Lima
August 18, 2009
Peruvian territory is perfect to practice adventure sports like mountaineering, trekking, canoeing, cycling, rock climbing, alpine skiing and paragliding or hang gliding. Other activities such as fishing and camping also are popular in some places. Peru is located in front of the Pacific Ocean therefore; the coast is full of beaches and good hotels like Cheap Hotel Lima. Peru is worldwide famous for its varied gastronomy and abundance of ingredients. Traditional dishes like lomo saltado, cebiche, carapulcra, Ocopa, anticuchos and pollo a la brasa are the preferred by local people. Pisco is the... (read more)
Author: Mary Pierce
|
 |
 |
 |
|
6. Sikkim Tour - A Paradise For Nature Lovers
August 12, 2009
A sparkling gem of North East India, Sikkim is a bewitching destination to visit. Cloaked in overwhelming natural beauty, it is aptly called the 'Wonderland of the Himalayas'. It occupies a special place on the itineraries of tourists inclined towards natural beauty and adventure sports. It is a perfect place for trekking and mountaineering. The mesmerizing beauty of the Himalayas and the wilderness of the wildlife destinations at Sikkim attract tourists from across the globe. Other attractions adding charm to this tourist destination are the beautiful rivers, gorgeous green vegetat... (read more)
Author: Sanjog Kr
|
 |
 |
 |
|
7. How to clean mountaineering boots
August 12, 2009
After the climbers returned to take care of your boots, next it will be a good effect for you. Tell you how to do the following:
1. Let boots dry, preferably on the outside to receive direct sunlight. In order to speed up drying wet shoes, it should be off shoelaces, insoles out to open the boot to the greatest extent, the newspaper of water into dry shoes.
2. Never allow wet boots near heat sources, such as fire or heater. Otherwise the leather will shrink, so that your shoes or leather number of small semi-open. End of melting rubber.
3. Shoe brush dust with nylon. For stubbor... (read more)
Author: Venturi wang
|
 |
 |
 |
|
8. What can you do in order to be sure you'll be coming back home healthy and in one piece?
July 24, 2009
Ahhh… The great outdoors! Don’t you feel like leaving that cubicle of yours and head out to the mountains? Take a hike amongst nature, trees, animals, streams and rivers? Did you think of some mountaineering this next weekend? Great! We’re with you on that. If you’re an experienced climber, you probably know what to do and how to prepare for a hike. If you’re an amateur mountaineer, you’d probably want to follow a few basic safety instructions. Many things can happen during a hike. You can get altitude sickness, dehydrated, there could be storm, and your friend can fall and hurt himself.• P... (read more)
Author: Mark Etinger
|
 |
 |
 |
|
9. Everest Base Camp in Fall and Spring
July 07, 2009
Mountaineering and trekking in Nepal offers an experience of a lifetime. There are hundreds of treks to choose from but the one trek that is the most extraordinary of them all is the Everest base camp trek. In fact, the essence of Nepal trekking starts with the Everest base camp trek and ends with it as well.
In order to commence the trek, you will have to fly down from Kathmandu to Lukla (2827m). Once there, you will get your guides for the Everest base camp trek as it is going to be a long, strenuous but mesmerizing trek. From Lukla, the first phase of Nepal trekking to Everest base cam... (read more)
Author: Red Juice
|
 |
 |
 |
|
10. Adventurous online casino games
June 29, 2009
Since the ancient days, people have been prone to adventures. Some of them might look for mountaineering, some might be looking for horse riding and some might try to cross the river against the wave. It is the subdued spirit that has made people desperate for thrills in various forms. The people have also dared to cross the glacier forgetting the risk of their lives. Unfortunately the modern civilization and stressful lives have forced people to look for alternative arrangements to satiate their desire of adventures. The pure entertaining online casino games of Planet 23 casino may be an amaz... (read more)
Author: Alex Rupert
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
11. Mountaineering In Ladakh
June 23, 2009
For all the adventure seekers, Leh Ladakh tourism is the best option. It offers ample opportunities to try out the rarest of adventure sports. Mountaineering is one of such activities. Mountaineering in Leh Ladakh, however being risky, is the most popular among tourists. Leh Ladakh tour packages are specially designed while keeping your safety in mind on a priority basis. Ladakh, India, is simply the paradise of mountaineers with its countless peaks and huge mountain ranges.
For all the adventure seekers, Leh Ladakh tourism is the best option. It offers ample opportunities to try out the ... (read more)
Author: Sanjog Kr
|
 |
 |
 |
|
12. River Rafting In Ladakh: Making Ladakh Tourism More Fascinating
May 26, 2009
When we talk about adventure tours to India, Leh-Ladakh serves as one of the most thrilling and exciting destination. Ladakh tourism offers a number of adventure activities ranging from trekking and mountaineering to rafting. White water rafting is the most thrilling sport in this snow desert. Go through the Ladakh travel guide and you will come across a number of rafting routes. You can choose from a wide array of these routes graded as per the levels of difficulty.
Are you are strong hearted to enjoy the adventure sport to its extreme? Go for the river rafting in Ladakh, the best locati... (read more)
Author: Sanjog Kr
|
 |
 |
 |
|
13. Kashmir Tour- Adventure Sports In Kashmir!
May 19, 2009
'Kashmir Tour- Get Drunk On Adventure Sports In Kashmir' is an article highlighting the various adventurous sports opportunities offered by Kashmir. Get adventurous by indulging in exciting adventure sports in Kashmir and spice up your holidays. Be it fishing, golfing, trekking, mountaineering, river rafting or paragliding, options galore in Kashmir.
If adventure pushes your adrenaline level into high gear, then Kashmir is the best bet for you. It is a land blessed with amazing geography and climate offering great opportunities for adventure sports. Aptly called the “paradise on earth”,... (read more)
Author: Sanjog Kr
|
 |
 |
 |
|
14. Trip to India : Remarkable tour to India
May 19, 2009
India, the land of diverse religions and customs, where you will find religious and pilgrimage sites. Experience the world known sightseeing destination, holistic impression and religious places by embarking on India religious tours and vacations packages India to the renowned pilgrimage and religious sites. There are different types of travel packages India that takes you to well known pilgrimage and religious sites across the country and is its surroundings.
India Tour packages includes adventure tour where you have chance to experience mountaineering, camping and rock climbing on the v... (read more)
Author: Prabh Singh
|
 |
 |
 |
|
15. Leave No Stone Unturned With Camel Ride In Ladakh
April 28, 2009
Camels in Ladakh are a wonderful medium of exploring the high passes, monasteries and villages. Visit Ladakh with an adventure travel company in India and you can avail the opportunity of wonderful camel safari. If adventure is your cup of tea, you can try out several sports/activities like paragliding, mountaineering and trekking in Ladakh. However, Ladakh tourism is quite popular for its double humped camel ride.
Have you ever wished to roll on the back of a camel exploring the remotest areas and villages of the Nubra Valley, or alongside Pangong - Tsomoriri Lakes, or the Tegger - Pana... (read more)
Author: Sanjog Kr
|
 |
 |
 |
|
16. How to avoid altitude sickness in the high mountains
April 09, 2009
Let me tell you a little about myself. I am 26. I grew up in East Cornwall; my parents ran their own business. Their business sold fuel saving devices for cars that were highly magnetic- that’s the devices that were magnetic, not the cars obviously. Over time some of the distributors who indirectly worked for the company selling the products began to notice that the dodgy knees, bad hips and other complaints they had been carrying around for years seemed to be feeling a lot better when they had been carrying the devices around in their pockets. This prompted my father to do some research. ... (read more)
Author: S. Tavy
|
 |
 |
 |
|
17. Trekking in Nepal, Expedition in Nepal, Trekking Company Nepal, Nepal Trip Advisor, Rafting in Nepa
April 03, 2009
Outfitter Nepal was founded with the vision to promote tourism by making your trips in Nepal a life-time experience. Therefore, we at Outfitter Nepal believe that you will enjoy the natural and cultural heritages of the country to the fullest. Outfitter Nepal is a team of young and enthusiastic tourism professionals being united from different parts of the country for the cause to make you feel fully satisfied during your trips in Nepal. The members of the team have thorough knowledge in the field of geography and culture. Moreover, they have long years experience in Trekking, Rafting, wildli... (read more)
Author: Arjun Rijal
|
 |
 |
 |
|
18. A Guide For World Top Shopping And Honeymoon Travel Destinations
March 30, 2009
Adventure seekers always look for the tourist destinations where they can take part in various adventurous activities. The tourists can experience the activities such as mountaineering, trekking, mountain biking, rafting, jungle tourism, rock climbing, biking, safari rides, and many more. The excitement and thrill is the another name of adventure travel. There are lots of adventure travel destinations and top shopping destinations. People of young ages love to do adventurous activities. However, mountaineering is one of the best activities that one must do if he posses the skill for mountain c... (read more)
Author: rogers ronald
|
 |
 |
 |
|
19. Enjoying Rappelling With Mountain Climbing
March 20, 2009
Mountaineering, mountain climbing, top rope, bouldering or rock climbing, whatever you want to call it, these names all pertain to the wonderful and exciting sport of reaching the peak of a goal.
Experienced climbers know the adventure and fun in store in climbing a mountain. There are many trails, sites and stopovers that can definitely provide you a whole new perspective.
People sometimes need a change of scenery to refresh the body and the mind. Mountain climbing and exploring the outdoors can give the right setting for such needs. This is also a good opportunity to get closer ... (read more)
Author: Joan Shine
|
 |
 |
 |
|
20. How To Train For Mountain Climbing
March 20, 2009
Are you ready for your mountaineering trip? Climbing a mountain isn't like any other activity that you only have to prepare the food, gears and transportation. Apart from those preparations, you also have to physically train yourself if you want to be a mountaineer. Mountaineering is a sport which also needs a great deal of physical training, or else, you might faint before you reach the peak.
Your hectic lifestyle may leave you with limited time to train prior to your trip. Thus, you will have to maximize your time to get yourself in better shape when you climb mountains. You wouldn't w... (read more)
Author: Joan Shine
|
 |
 |
 |
|
21. Getting A Rope For Mountain Climbing
March 20, 2009
Mountain climbing or mountaineering is one of the best physical activities for people who love nature. It can be done in the mountains, in rocky slopes or on icy peaks.
The goal simply is to reach the top. The summit of the mountain will definitely be a good reward for the individual who worked his or her way to that goal.
As you aim for the highest peak in mountain climbing, you can also enjoy the many adventures along the way. You get to walk various paths. You will also see and find wonderful things in nature.
These factors make mountain climbing more than just another ph... (read more)
Author: Joan Shine
|
 |
 |
 |
|
22. A Guide For Newbie Mountain Climbers
March 20, 2009
Many young children dream of becoming a policeman, pilot, firefighter, doctor, soldier, etc. when they grow up. Not too many young children dream of becoming a mountain climber, except perhaps if they have relatives or close friends that are mountaineers. It is understandable and for good reason - mountain climbing can be an extremely difficult sport.
The most experienced climbers can still experience difficulties while climbing a mountain, which tells of the hazards of mountaineering. With this fact, how much more for the beginners? Certainly, mountain climbing beginners ought to be pr... (read more)
Author: Joan Shine
|
 |
 |
 |
|
23. Holidays Travel to India
February 27, 2009
If you are looking for the travel destination in India, then you are the right place where you can get the all honeymoon destinations in India like Goa, Shimla, Udaipur, Kullu Manali, Mussorie, Kerala etc. also Adventure tours like Skiing, River Rafting, Trekking, Mountaineering, Scuba diving. Honeymoon Packages.... There are a number of Yatra Travel Destination in India. Some of famous Honeymoon and Adventurous destinations for yatra are given below: Goa: Yatra organizes tours to Goa as a prominent Honeymoon Destination in India for the aspiring honeymooners in India and abroad... (read more)
Author: Gaurav Sharma
|
 |
 |
 |
|
24. Everest Base Camp (16 days)
February 22, 2009
The Everest camp is one of the most famous and popular trekking route in Nepal. The home of great Sherpas and the Mount Everest world's highest mountain. We can see the very good relationship between Sherpa and Himalaya .This region is famous for Moderate and Challenging treks and has got enormous beauty of mountains and the culture is unique. Some of the world's 8 mountains ranging above eight thousand meter lies in this region. Whether you're just trekking or atempting some mountaineering, you are trekking in this region. We operate tours for groups and individuals trekking all over Ne... (read more)
Author: prem pandit
|
 |
 |
 |
|
25. Looking Into Mountain Hardwear? Here you are.
February 16, 2009
Are you looking for mountain hardware or just Mountain Hardwear, a well known manufacturer of mountaineering and rock climbing equipment? Mountaineering is the sport of climbing, hiking and trekking through mountains regardless of the terrain. This means that participants who go mountaineering are used to traveling across snow and ice. Some mountains have glaciers and crevasses which can be potentially dangerous. This is why mountaineers will use strong ropes as well as other tools like crampons and ice axes. Ice climbing may require ice screws, or perhaps bollards for safer travel.
... (read more)
Author: Wilderness Exchange Unlimited
|
 |
 |
 |
|