MOUNTAINEERING

Presented by: Group 6UPASANA BHATTA (129)AISHWARYA DHAKAL (130)PRATIVA LAMICHANE (126)AMIT BISHWAS (128)SUNNY PHILBEN (127)

CONTENT

Introduction Tools used for mountaineering Places for mountaineering Advantages of mountaineering Disadvantages of mountaineering Mountaineering in Nepal Conclusion

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What is mountaineer???

•  A mountaineer is now described as a person who lives in the high country or as a climber of mountains.

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What is Mountaineering?

A sport that combines climbing and hiking up mountains

Done on regular terrain, rocky areas, and ice or snow slopes 

It merges a series of techniques and requires a highly technical approach

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Tools used for mountaineering

Footwear Crampons Rope Belay device Harness Ice axe and knives

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Food and drinks Binoculars Firth aid kits Camping gear and equipments Mountaineering tents Sleeping bags

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PLACES FOR Mountaineering

1. White Mountains of New Hampshire

destination for summer backpacking and autumn leaf peeping

transform into an arena for serious mountaineering in the winter

White Mountains provide an excellent venue for learning and refining your mountaineering skills

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2. 8 Rocky Mountains in Colorado

Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are an ideal place to build experience at altitude and traveling over exposed terrain

it doesn’t require a rope or technical climbing

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3. Cascade Range in Washington State

It’s one of the best mountains in the US to climb for big adventure

But Rainier is only one of hundreds of mountains in the Cascade range

serving as the home for several of the world’s best guiding companies

the range is an excellent classroom for the mountaineering student.

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4. Southern Alps of New Zealand

The altitude is relatively low, but provide an excellent opportunity to build confidence on more technical terrain

It Involves steep couloirs, heavily crevassed glaciers, and extreme coastal weather

Allow beginners to stretch their abilities under the supervision of a guide.

ADVANTAGES

Burn calories Heart health Personal growth Brain fitness Body fitness Remove anger , tired and fatigueless

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Disadvantages

Weather is primary danger Bad effect on the natural beauty Risk of life Altitude problem

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Disadvantages

Weather is primary danger Bad effect on the natural beauty Risk of life Altitude problem

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Mountaineering in Nepal

Best destination for mountaineers Contains world’s highest mountains

Everest (8,848m.)

Island Peak (6,189 m.)

Mera Peak (6,476 m.)

Pisang Peak (6,091 m.)

Nayakanga Peak (5844 m.)

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Singu Chuli Peak (6501M.) Tharpu Chuli Peak (5500m.) Parchemuche peak (6187m.) Amadablam (6812m.) Pumori (7,161 m.) Baruntse (7,129m.) Dhaulagiri (8,167m.)

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Lhotse(8,516m.)

Nuptse (7,855m.)

Gyajikang ( 7038m )

Lobuche Peak (6119 m.)

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CONCLUSION

In the context of Nepal, Mountaineering is

One of the richest wealth for the economic development. Tourist come from all over the world just mountaineering, which has helped to earn foreign currency

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