MOUNTAINEERING

DOMINIC A. BAYARAS
 MOUNTAINEERING

• 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.
 HIKING
• It is an outdoor activity where there
are clear paths to follow. Paths are
usually beautifully charted with signs
so that hikers won’t get lost along
the trails. Natural hiking trails serve
as guides of the hikers to their
destinations. It is usually shorter
than trekking.
 TREKKING
• This outdoor activity is a longer journey
on foot compared to hiking. The activity
is quite challenging, allowing the
trekkers to pass through an uncharted
paths. Sometimes, this will take within a
few days or weeks. Usually,
undeveloped places are explored in
trekking where there is a close-up view
of the wonders of nature.
 CAMPING
• Camping is an enjoyable outdoor activity
that allows you to experience simple
adventures outside your homes. It allows
a lot of moving since it involves activities
like carrying backpacks, hiking and most
of all pitching of tents. This activity lets
you experience interaction and bonding
with others while engaging in different
educational activities.
 ORIENTEERING
• It is an outdoor activity that requires
you to follow a specific sequence of
pre-set course with the help of
navigating devices, specifically maps
and compass to go through an
unfamiliar terrain. Aside from physical,
this activity requires mental toughness
to be able to reach the expected
destination.
BENEFITS OF MOUNTAINEERING
• Mountaineering is a great way to get in
shape and see the world at the same
time. It offers a number of physical
and mental health benefits that are
hard to find elsewhere. Here are ten
reasons why you should consider
mountaineering as your next fitness
activity.
 IMPROVED PHYSICAL FITNESS
• Mountain climbing is a great workout
for your whole body. It requires
strength, endurance, and coordination.
• Mountaineering is an excellent aerobic
workout. Research suggests that it
can help reduce symptoms of chronic
diseases like type II diabetes, heart
disease, obesity, and cancer.
•It also has many benefits for
your overall health, including
reducing blood pressure and
improving the function of
your heart, lungs, and
circulatory system.
ESTABLISH HEALTHY ROUTINES
• Unless you’re already in top physical
condition, most experts recommend that
would-be climbers and hikers spend a
minimum of three months preparing their
bodies for the trip. This training should
involve a combination of flexibility
exercises, cardiovascular workouts and
strength training to help ensure success
and safety while on the expedition.
 SOCIAL BENEFITS
• Hikers and climbers are wonderful
people to meet. They tend to be
positive, outgoing, and extremely
welcoming, sharing similar goals of
appreciating nature’s beauty by
reaching the top of a mountain. You’re
likely to make life-long friends when you
spend time together in these gorgeous
places.
• If you’re new to trekking or
climbing, finding a hiking
partner is easy through alpine
clubs, hiking groups, and social
media platforms.
 IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH
• Not only does hiking and mountain
climbing improve different parts of your
physical health, but it also better Your
mental state as well. Research has
displayed that partaking in group
outdoor activities marginally decreases
pessimistic and repetitive thoughts
regarding the self–which are generally
linked to anxiety and depression.
• Also, working out in nature is a
great way to release endorphins;
they stimulate receptor cells
known for producing happiness in
the brain, making you feel good
while giving those anxieties some
much-needed energy outlet!
ANY QUESTIONS!!