Q4 PEH12 Week 2 Lecture

• Mountaineering

  The sport of climbing a mountain
• Mountaineering


  • More physically demanding where climbers need to be able to navigate through a wide variety of conditions
  • Mostly practiced in groups where teamwork and support are very important parts of the activity
• Hiking


  Getting from point A to point B in nature
• Mountaineering


  The art of summitting technically difficult mountains
• Hiking vs Mountaineering


  Although the base of the two activities is similar, and they share a lot of overlap, mountaineering is much more difficult and riskier

  
• Mountaineering packs


  • Have a narrower, sleeker profile to allow unencumbered arm movement while scrambling, climbing and handling ropes
  • Allow you to strip down the pack by removing the lid, frame sheet and possibly the hip belt to reduce the weight and size for summit attempts

  
• To pack a backpack

  1. Find the right backpack suitable for the target duration of the activity

  2. Put the sleeping bag at the bottom

  3. Heavier items should be kept at your back

  4. Plan for easy access - maps, flashlight, first aids and trail snack at outside pouches

  5. Don't waste space - food inside cooking pots and zipped clothes

  6. Prevent food and gear spoilage

  7. Waterproof your pack

  8. Wear your pack correctly and make sure to properly tighten the straps

  
• Mountaineering boots


  • Provide traction and stability for traveling on rocky terrain
  • Stiff mountaineering boots provide a stable platform
  • Insulated boots for climbs in frigid temperatures or those that feature a significant amount of time spent on snow and/or glaciers
  • Non-insulated boots for climbs in more mild temperatures or those that don't require much time on snow or glaciers - they are typically less bulky and lighter, making them more comfortable and agile
• Trekking poles


  A common hiking/mountaineering accessory that function to assist walkers with their rhythm, to provide stability, and reduce strain on joints on rough terrain
• Other essentials for mountaineering

  • Navigation & Communication: GPS app, Satellite messenger, paper map & compass
  • Sun Protection: Broad-brimmed hat, gaiter, sunscreen, UPF clothing
  • Clothing: rain gear, and insulated clothing
  • Water: more water than you anticipate needing or a water filter
  • Food: more calories than you anticipate needing
  • Headlamp: fully charged and/or with a spare set of batteries
  • First Aid + Repair Kit: everything you need to fix you and your gear
  • Knife (or Multi-Tool): small utility blade or a multi-tool to assist with gear repair
  • Fire: a weatherproof firestarter and dry tinder or possibly a lightweight stove
  • Emergency Shelter/Sleeping Bag
  • Bag to pick up trash
• General skills for mountaineering

  • Navigation: map and compass skills
  • Rock navigation and basic rock-climbing techniques (how to leverage your weight, place your feet and properly climb and downclimb)
  • Avalanche safety and companion rescue
  • Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid

  
• Benefits of mountaineering activities

  • Helps you lose weight
  • Good for mental health
  • Good for the heart
  • Helps strengthen leg muscles
  • Helps control blood sugar
  • Helps lower blood pressure
  • Help develops your social skills
  • Increases bone density and therefore reduces falls
  • Boost your mood
  • Open your world to new experiences

  
• Leave No Trace


  An organization that protects the outdoors by teaching people to enjoy it responsibly
• The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace

  • Plan Ahead and Prepare
  • Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
  • Dispose of Waste Properly
  • Leave What You Find
  • Minimize Campfire Impacts
  • Respect Wildlife
  • Be Considerate of Others