PE LESSON 5–6

• Mountaineering

  Mountain Climbing or Alpinism - the set of activities that involves ascending mountains
• Who can do mountaineering?

  • Person who lives in a high country
  • Person who climbs mountains for sport
• Mountaineering began - Genovese Scientist Horace Benedict De Sausurre climbed Mt. Blanc in the Alps of Europe


  18 Century
• 18TH CENTURY mountaineering tools

  • Climbing claw
  • Long alpenstock
  • Axe
• 3 Phases in Mountaineering

  • Regular Terrain
  • Rocky Area
  • Ice or Snow slope
• Tools in Mountaineering

  • Footwear
  • Rope
  • Belay Device
  • Ice axe and knives
  • Harness
  • Crampons
• Hazards in Mountaineering

  • Objective hazards (inclement weather, dangerous terrain, poor equipment)
  • Subjective hazards (poor judgement, poor planning, lack of skills, inadequate conditioning)
• Leave no trace 7 Principles

  • Plan ahead and prepare
  • Travel and camp on durable surfaces
  • Dispose of waste properly
  • Leave what you find
  • Minimize campfire
  • Respect wildlife
  • Be considerate from others
• Hiking


  Done on man-made road or well made trails and basically shorter in distance. It takes one or two days to cover
• Trekking


  More vigorous and done over a variety of terrain. Entails more time and days to climb
• How to prepare for a hike or trek

  1. Physical conditioning

  2. Trip planning
• Essential equipment in Hiking and Trekking

  • Footwear
  • Backpack
  • Trekking poles
  • First aid kit
  • GPS/altimeter watches
  • Trail food
  • Topographic map and compass
  • Multi tool or knife
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera/binoculars
• Hiking shoes


  Lighter compared to boots and more flexible but less support
• Hiking boots


  Gives more support and have more protective features (high cut)
• Backpacking boots


  For longer treks and carrying heavy loads only (heavier)
• Backpack


  Designed to give wearer more support, protection, and better weight distribution. Should be supported by your hips by properly use of waist belts
• Trekking poles


  Essential for those with knee problems. Has a dual function as a tent pole. Debatable among trekkers
• Hiking and trekking have health related benefits such as lower stress levels, improved mood, enhanced mental wellbeing, reduced risk for heart disease, and improved control over healthy weight
• Hiking and trekking can improve balance and stamina
• Essential Equipments in Mountaineering

  • Canned Food and Water • Binoculars • First Aid Kit • Camping Tent • Sleeping Bag