Mountaineering Safety

2009.07.17 01:42:38

Mountaineering is basically like hiking, but you have to leave grandma out of the picture. Let’s say you don’t just hike Mount Kilimanjaro. Mountaineering involves a more challenging hiking, and you’ll get to much higher attitudes. You also have to keep the next rules:

Stay Safe.*
Don’t go for the Himalayas. If you are a beginner, you should act as one and start practicing in your back yard – that is if it has a nice little hill. Go to a state park that’s near you and work your way to the top. Literally.
Know your body. Don’t go over the top. You should be aware of what you are capable. Don’t join an advanced group if you are a beginner and remember to come physically prepared, stretched and all, so you won’t pull a muscle during the hike.
Practice. Start to carry a heavy backpack when you engage your daily activities. Run, jog, do bike, climb indoor. And carry a backpack.
Be ready. Write down a list of the things you need to take. Don’t forget to carry water – lots of water.
Read. Learn. Know the basic essentials. Review your Scouts education - figure how to tie a useful knot and work on your survival instincts.

Get yourself some good karma, join local guides and climb. Limitless Adventures will take you to some of the most beautiful peaks, anywhere in the world, from the roof Africa on Mt. Kilimanjaro to the many 14,000 ft. peaks of Colorado.

* Limitless Adventures believes that safety of the group is our #1 priority. This means that you will be traveling with expert guides who are trained to deal with emergency situations. Whether it’s a 3-week trip to Africa or a short backpacking trip in Colorado we always take the necessary precautions to make sure our clients return home safe.

Tags: Hiking | Mountaineering