Mountaineering

Mountaineering can involve a combination of hill walking and scrambling to climb a mountain.

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An Overview of Mountaineering

It can also include ski mountaineering. Where scrambling involves elements of both hill walking and rock climbing.

Equipment

Sturdy footwear
Warm and waterproof clothing
Food and fluids to maintain energy levels
Map and compass

Facts

Mount Everest is the largest mountain in the world at 8848m high and grows by a quarter or an inch every year.
It takes 40 days to climb Mount Everest to give the body enough time to adjust to the altitude as there is 66% less oxygen in each breath on the summit of Everest than at sea level

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