MOUNTAINEERING ACTIVITIES

Mountaineering Activities-
Mountaineering, also called mountain
climbing, the sport of attaining, or
attempting to attain, high points in
mountainous regions, mainly for the
pleasure of the climb.
Mountain climbing is a lifestyle sport
involving hiking and trekking through
rugged terrain, camping, climbing over
rocks, fallen trees and logs, passing by
thick vegetation, crossing rivers, and
exploring the great outdoors while having
fun in the process.
 FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING YOUR
DESTINATION
• Gideon Lasco, the author of Pinoymountaineer.com, devised a "relative"
difficulty rating system that can be used to compare one mountain in the
Philippines to another. The system is divided into three parts:

1. Classification (Minor or Major)

2. Difficulty Scale (1/9 being very easy; 9/9 technical)
3. Trail Class (1 -5 which describes the type of trail to expect). This can be quite
overwhelming for newbie climbers, so for the purpose of this article, we can
just use the "Minor - Major" classification in choosing mountains to climb.
• Minor Climb is any climb that can be accomplished within a single day
without extraordinary physical effort, taking five hours or less from the jump-
off point (location at the foot of the mountain where the hike begins) before
reaching the summit.

• Major Climb normally requires two or more days to accomplish, with the
climber exerting a great deal of physical effort, and normally takes six hours
or more to reach the summit.
 TIPS IN PREPARING FOR A MOUNTAINEERING TRIP
• Personal Health
• Clothing
• Gear
• Food
• Companions and Climbing Buddies
• Itinerary
 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST RISKS AND
DANGERS

To avoid dehydration especially during the summer months, always drink
water and rehydrate every so often during water breaks at nearby water
sources.
To avoid hypothermia, wearing of proper warm clothes is also needed.
Once you reach the camp, change in your dry clothes and let your wet
clothes hang to dry.
Always watch your step on and tread lightly in order to avoid sprained
ankles and knees.
Always bring a basic first aid kit. You can buy this in department stores and
medicine drug stores. Don't forget to bring your personal medications if you
have any.
 MOUNTAINEERING ETIQUETTE
As a mountaineer, it is our job to be stewards of Mother Nature. Here are a few
important things to remember when climbing mountains:
Do not throw your trash anywhere, instead place it in your trash bag and
bring it down the mountain and dispose of it accordingly.
Do not vandalize or write words on trees and rock formations.
Be considerate of other visitors and mountaineers. Minimize noise, like
shouting, playing of loud music, etc.
Be respectful to the locals and their customs and traditions. Greet other
people when you meet them in the trails or in towns.
Leave what you find. If you see something that is beautiful, please, by all
means just leave it there and don't bring it home with you.
Follow the "Leave no Trace" principles, outlined on this link in detail.
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