MOUNTAINEERING
HISTORY
• It is old as the earth, as old as
human life. When it became a
passion of the outdoorsy and of
the adventuruos-minded, in the
19th century people would
climb just for pleasure, for the
sheer thrill of conquering peaks
near and far.
MOUNTAINEER
It is describe as a
person who lives in
the high country or
as a climber of
mountains.
MOUNTAINEERING
A sport that
combines
climbing and
hiking up
mountains.
TOOLS USED FOR
MOUNTAINEERING
Footwear
Crampons
Rope
Belay Device
Harness
Ice axe and
knives
TOOLS USED FOR
MOUNTAINEERING
Food and Drinks
Binocular
First aid kits
Camping gear and
equipments
Mountaineering tents
Sleeping bags
Three basics forms of climbing depending on the trac condition
• 1. Rock climbing or Rock- Craft
• 2. Snow and Ice Climbing or the snow-
craft
• 3. Mixed climbing combines the rocky
and icy routes of the first two
Different types of climbing activities
• 1.Rock Climbing
• 2.Bouldering
• 3.Ice climbing
• 4.Competition climbing
• 5.Hill walking
• 6.Scrambling
ADVANTAGE OF
MOUNTAINEERING
It burn calories
It helps your
heart health
Personal growth
Brain Fitness
Body Fitness
DISADVANTAGE OF
MOUNTAINEERING
Weather is
primary danger
Bad effect on the
natural beauty
Risk of life
Altitude Problem
Health Benifits
• 1. Physical Health- Climbing uses lots of
muscle groups, both in the upper and lower
body.
• 2. Mental Health and well being- Climbing
offers as wealth of health benefits that are
not just a physical.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
Get a sports physical before starting any
new sport.
Always warm up and stretch before
swimming
Take time off from training if they feel
shoulder, neck or other pain. They can try a
different stroke or do something else our of
the pool to stay in shape.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
Wear water-resistant sunscreen of
SPF 30 or greater for outdoor
practices and meets.
Check that the pool is deep
enough before diving.
Know the plan for emergencies.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
Build up extra swimming time or
distances slowly.
Learn and use proper techniques.
Do other sports that strengthen
different muscles, especially core
(abdomen) muscles.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
MOUNTAINEERING ACTIVITIES
Hike with a “buddy”
when at all possible.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
MOUNTAINEERING ACTIVITIES
Avoid venturing off the
beaten path.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
MOUNTAINEERING ACTIVITIES
Stay hydrated and bring
drinking water.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
MOUNTAINEERING ACTIVITIES
Know where you are
going ahead of time.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
MOUNTAINEERING ACTIVITIES
Keep an eye out for
poison oak.
