Mountaineering

What is Mountaineering?

•Also referred to as 'mountain climbing' or ―mainly

in Europe― 'Alpinism') is the sport of climbing a
mountain. ... Depending on the case,
mountaineering may involve using technical
equipment and combining a series of related skills
like scrambling, climbing, glacier travel, ice
climbing or mixed climbing.
What is the purpose of mountaineering?
• Mountaineering is the act of trekking and
climbing mountains, often with specialized
equipment. The sport of mountaineering aims
at reaching the highest point of mountains
(peak), minor and major climb.
What are the benefits of mountaineering?
• `There are numerous benefits to
mountaineering. The most obvious benefits are
improving both your physical fitness and
cardiovascular fitness levels as well as
reducing body fat through aerobic exercise. It
also develops appreciation and respect to
environment.
Mountaineering Sites in the Philippines

MT. PULAG
o Elevation: 2,922 m
o Location: Luzon
o Region: Benguet
o Mountain range:
Cordillera Central
MT. APO

o Elevation: 2,954 m
o Location:
Kidapawan (Mindanao)
Davao City; Digos;
o Region: Cotabato,
Davao del Sur
MT. GUITING GUITING

o Elevation: 2,058 m
o Prominence: 2,058 m
o Region: Romblon
o Province: Romblon
Mt. Everest

is Earth's highest mountain

above sea level
o Elevation: 8,848 m Trending
o First ascent: 29 May 1953
o Prominence: 8,848 m
o First ascenders: Edmund
Hillary, Tenzing Norgay
o Countries: Nepal, China
o Mountain range: Himalayas,
Mahalangur Himal
 Poetry Writing
Write a poem about the
relationship/ connection of man
to nature. Be sure to have four
verses in each stanza.
Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Cohesiveness
The poem goes perfectly together

Use of Poetic Elements

Uses poetic elements to enhance the readers emotion

Rhythm
The poem has rhythm from each verses

Creativity
The poem uses metaphors and similes
1. Describe what you felt about the first Filipinos who conquered the
summit of Mt. Everest?

2. Do you see yourself climbing one of the mountaineering sites in the

Philippines? Choose one and explain why?