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• How to Start Mountain Climbing

  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… read more

• How to Use Mountain Climbing Gear

  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… read more

• List of Gear for Mountain Climbing

  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… read more

• How to Become a Mountain Climbing Guide

  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… read more

• Names and Uses of Mountain Climbing Gear

  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,… read more

• Mountain Climbing Equipment

  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… read more

• Athens, Georgia, Area Attractions

  Athens, Georgia, has many attractions for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you have plans to paddle on the Chestatee River, take a hike through the Northeast Georgia Mountains or fish along the river in Sandy Creek Park, there are plenty o… read more

• Hong Kong, China Hotels

  Made up of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories, Hong Kong covers more than 400 square miles and provides visitors with ample opportunities for adventure. More than 70 percent of Hong Kong consists of rural a… read more

• State Parks in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area

  Charlotte has become a major city, but there are places where you can get away from the hustle and bustle. Several parks are in the area. From the rolling hills of the Piedmont region in the east to the mountains in the west, there are… read more

• Mountain Climbing in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies

  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… read more

• Information on Hawthorne, Nevada

  Hawthorne is located at the western end of Nevada, in Mineral County, and is known as "America's Patriotic Home." While it is not the biggest city with the most happening in it, it is certainly a nice place to visit. With excellent wea… read more

• The Benefit of Mountaineering

  Participating in physical activity is important for staying healthy, and can help to reduce the risk of chronic disease. Mountaineering is one sport that offers strenuous physical activity and can be a motivator for staying fit. read more

• Avalanche Basics for Backcountry Travelers

  Backcountry skiing and snowboarding opens up a new world of vertical pleasure and descents. Telemark or Apline Touring skiers frequently "earn their turns" by climbing the mountains and slopes before dropping down steep lines and untra… read more

• Type of Rope Ladder Used in Mountain Climbing

  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. read more

• How to Care for Mountain Climbing Rope

  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… read more

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