MOUNTAINEERING
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- Mountaineering
- is an outdoor recreational activity that is known as a sport of mountain climbing
- HIKING
- USUALLY LASTS A DAY BETWEEN 2 TO 8 HOURS
- HIKING
- DOES NOT TYPICALLY REQUIRE MUCH PLANNING
- HIKING
- TRAILS ARE USUALLY MARKED UP
- HIKING
- REQUIRES MODERATE INTENSE PHYSICAL PREPARATION
- TREKKING
- LAST ANYWHERE BETWEEN A FEW DAYS, WEEKS OR EVEN MONTHS
- TREKKING
- REQUIRES EXTENSIVE PLANNING FOR MARKED ROUTES TO TAKE AND LOCATIONS TO CONQUER AS TREKKING DOES NOT TAKE PLACE ON MARKED TRAILS. NEED TO PREPARE SUFFICIENT FOOD AND OTHER ESSENTIALS TO LAST.
- TREKKING
- TRAILS ARE CHANGE DURING THE COURSE THAT LEAD TO MORE LIBERTY TO TREKKERS TO EXPLORE SCENIC LOCATIONS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO MANY
- TREKKING
- REQUIRES MORE INTENSE PHYSICAL TRAINING
- BACK PACK
- a large pack that is supported by an external or internal frame and is used specially for carrying supplies when hiking and camping.
- Internal Backpack
- is the standard backpacking frame type
- Internal Backpack
- it is characterized with most weight at center high between the shoulder blades and close to your back.
- External Backpack
- are recommended for trail hiking only
- External Backpack
- the heaviest items should be packed on top and closes to the back to center the pack’s weight over the hips and help you stay in a more upright stance.
- TIPS TO PACK A BACKPACK
- Find the right backpack-small bag for a day’s hike
- Heavier items should be kept at your back
- Plan for easy access-maps, flashlights, first aids & trails snack at outside pouches.
- Prevent food and gear spoilage
- Water proof your pack
- Wear your pack correctly. Proper tightening of straps
- OTHER ESSENTIALS
- First Aid Kit
- Water and trail food
- Sleeping essentials
- Cooking
- Two-way radio/cellphones and extra batteries
- Topographic map/trail map
- Insect repellant and sunscreen
- Fire starters and matches
- Camera
- Sufficient food
- BASIC SKILLS IN HIKING AND TREKKING
- Setting Hiking Pace
- Establishing your Rhythm