All ABOUT

MOUNTAINEERING
Why We Climb? It is not the Mountain
w e Conquer , b u t
O U R S E LV E S .
We Climb to see the
Mystery of the World -Sir Edmund Hillary

-Sir Jerard
What is the Mountaineering Creed?

TAKE NOTHING BUT PICTURES.

LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS.
KILL NOTHING BUT TIME.
Values of Mountaineering

 Self-reliance
 Wilderness survival skills
 Leadership and team-work
 Environmentalism/Ecological Education
 Helping local economy
 Eco-Tourism
 Outdoor fitness activity
Outdoor Ethics
 Local Cultural Sensitivity
Common visitors created impact:
•Garbage
 Respect what is scared to them.

 Be conscious of your behavior, as it may be offensive to their traditions

•Trampled vegetation
and practices.
•Trails
 Make a courtesy call to the local officials.
•Forest fires
Local Economy
•Wildlife dependence to human food
 Plan carefully.
•Vandalism/Name carved on
 Determine beforehand trees and
or consult localcaves
officials for the standard rates for
•Contaminated water
professional services sources
such as guide and porter fee.
 Give only tokens for appreciation so that giving of material things will not
be misunderstood as an exchange for favors.
Climb Ethics
 Low-impact mountaineering
 Every mountaineer must be fully conscious of the fragile balance of nature and the
importance of leaving the mountain in its original state as much as possible.

 Inter-action with fellow-mountaineers

 In the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie, we should establish and strengthen our
ties with our fellow mountaineers by behaving with decorum.
Note:
 Each member of the club is equal regardless of gender, sexual orientation,
creed, age, and race.
 Respect for individual rights should be always observed.
 Greet fellow mountaineers or local folks that you meet along the trail.
 Offer your hand for a handshake.
 Introduce yourself.
What is Mountaineering?

 also referred to as “Mountain Climbing” or (mainly in Europe) “Alpinism”

is the sport of climbing a mountain.
 the sport of attain, high points in mountainous regions, mainly for the
pleasure of climb.
 the act of trekking and climbing mountains, often with specialised
equipment.
Traveling
 It is an act of traversing through a geographic region or moving from one
place to another.
Hiking

 Is an outdoor activity which consists of a long walking in natural environments,

often on hiking trails or paths.
 Is to move from one place to another using your feet as the only ‘means of
transport’ Any physical activity in the open air requires movements are made on
foot.
Trekking

 Is an increasingly popular activity, usually just to enjoy the landscape, the

ground, the climate and also the trees, plants and animals.
Camping

 A tourist activity that consist of sleeping in a portable shelter such as a tent

or trailer and traveling with equipment designed for outdoor living.
Traveler
 A person who is making a journey or a person who travels a lot.

Mountaineer
 A person who climbs mountains as a sport or job.

Hiker
 A person who walks for long distances, especially across country.

Trekker
 A traveller who makes a long arduous journey.

Camper
 One that camps, such as a person lodging temporarily in a tent or cabin.
Some Terminologies Used in
Mountaineering
 Jump off – A place where we begin or engage an activity
 Cairn - A pile of rock or wood used to mark a given path.
 Free Climb -
A climb using one's hands and feet only; without artificial helps.
 Trail water/food- easily accessible bottle of water or snacks for
refreshment along the trail.
 Trail Signs - Rocks, strings, foliage, branches, or hack signs on tree trunks
that mark the designated route.
 Take 5 - Take 5 minutes rest.
 E-camp - Emergency camp.
 Break Camp -
Disassembling tents, clean campsite and getting ready to leave camp.
Mountaineering Equipment

It is important to
remember to “travel light”
or “travel small.”
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“Sa simula maaaring tagumpay lamang ang ating
habol. Pero oras na marating mo ang tuktok, maiisip
mo hindi sayo umiikot ang mundo. Isa ka lamang
maliit na bahagi ng malawak na daigdig, nilikha ng
Panginoon, at pinatatag ng maraming pagkakataon.
Tulad ng anumang pagsubok sa buhay, gaano man
katayog ang iyong tagumpay huwag kang
magpakataas bagkus magpakumbaba dahil lahat
tayo nakatapak parin sa lupa.”
-Kara David