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Topping out on a mountain, big or small, rewards you with a deep sense of satisfaction and a panoramic view. Getting started as a mountain climber can be as easy as walking up a trail or involve the use of technical equipment. Here you…
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Mountain climbing involves specialized gear to get you to the top. Proper use of the gear is paramount to safety and success. Adapting the least amount of gear to safely accommodate rock, snow and ice is the ideal. Practice these alpin…
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Few things seem more freeing than scaling a great mountain face. It is you against nature--simple concept, serene environment. Well, this very zen feeling can be accomplished only with a surprisingly large arsenal of mountain climbing…
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Many people dream of climbing Mount Everest, and the few who do it pay out large sums of money to mountain climbing guides to help them achieve this goal. Mountain climbing guides routinely take on clients who wish to fulfill their des…
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Depending on the type of mountain climbing you do, you will probably need a great deal of gear and the knowledge of how to use it. If you are preparing to scale a large mountain face, a few pieces of equipment you will need are ropes,…
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Rappelling is a means of using a rope to descend in a controlled manner. In other parts of the world, another term for rappelling is abseiling. While rappelling is a popular sport, it is also used by military, police and rescue service…
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For those who oversee or manage facilities that involve outdoor or indoor rock climbing or mountain hiking, certain regulations must be followed as set forth by the federal Occupational Health & Safety Administration.
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If you're interested in serious mountain climbing, your second priority (behind getting in great shape) must be obtaining proper equipment and gear. While state-of-the-art mountaineering gear is not always necessary, you must be sure y…
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Located in the northern Italian province of Lombardy, Lake Como is one of Europe's biggest lakes and a popular resort destination. It is a great place to spend the day either touring ornate and antique villas, or enjoying the beautiful…
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The Caribbean Sea is the fifth largest body of water in the world, comprising 1,063,000 square miles and approximately 7,000 islands, including islets, reefs, and cays, making it slightly larger than the Mediterranean. Outdoor enthusia…
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According to the Nature Conservancy, ecotourism is "environmentally responsible travel to natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature," promote conservation and benefit the locals. Many tour operators in India offer vacation…
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Southeast Asia refers to the 10 nations south and east of China and India, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Tourism has become a significant sourc…
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Part of a World Heritage Site, 4,200-square-mile Jasper National Park lies in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and includes the famous Columbia Icefield as well as the largest glacial-fed lake in the Canadian Rockies, Maligne Lake. It is a…
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An étrier is the most commonly used type of aider. It is a short portable ladder that is made of loops of webbing and is used to assist in mountain climbing sections of rock that are too difficult to climb.
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Climbers that wind their rope carelessly before chucking it in the dust are doing more than saving a moment of time. They are putting their lives at risk. Like your climbing shoes, you should treat your climbing rope as a delicate too…
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