subject: Mountain Climbing [print this page] Mountain climbing is a favorite sport all over the world. However you need a lot of preparation before this exercise. You don't want to die or end up where no one will ever find you. The exercise requires that you be very healthy and psychologically prepared. If you have fear of heights and you feel like committing suicide this is not the sport for you because the higher you go the more the journey becomes tough. Mountain climbing can be done all over the world. Remember the mountains also differ in heights and conditions. Some have very difficult terrains, others have snowing peaks and some even have craters. Some mountains are easy to climb and require just a few hours to get to the top. First decide which mountain you want to climb. You need very strong shoes that can handle rough terrains. Never attempt to climb big mountains without first contacting the relevant authorities because some mountains harbor wild animals. Mountain climbing is fun and it's good when you do it as a group. This ensures that you have support and someone to share your best and down moments with. Do it during the summer season when the climate is not very chilly and the ground is not very slippery. You also need climbing gears if the mountain is very rocky. These ones can be purchased in areas where those mountains are located. Check with the authorities whether the mountain has paths that are marked to avoid losing your way back and which points should not be crossed.
