| Mountain climbing is considered by some to be an | | | | accident is to scout the territory first before |
| extreme sport because of the risks and hazards | | | | attempting to do the climb. An amateur or beginner |
| associated with it. Imagine climbing up the world's | | | | mountain climber shouldn't attempt to try to conquer |
| tallest peak, where the summit offers very little | | | | the world's top peaks without first getting |
| oxygen to go along with the biting-cold weather. | | | | experience by climbing easier mountains. That way, a |
| Mountain climbing can be considered a dangerous | | | | climber will be prepared in facing more dangers in |
| sport or hobby, yet there are still many people | | | | tougher mountains. |
| around the world who want to take the challenge | | | | Proper equipment is also another necessity to better |
| and adventure of mountain climbing. | | | | ensure safety during the climb. Most mountains, |
| Mountain climbing isn't for everyone, particularly in | | | | particularly in Europe, have snow as the summit |
| dealing with the highest and most dangerous | | | | nears. As such, it would be important for climbers to |
| mountains. A mountain climber, whether amateur or | | | | have snowshoes for better footing and to prevent |
| professional, has to have a certain degree of athletic | | | | slippage. Slipping could potentially start an avalanche, |
| ability and fitness. With low fitness quality, it would be | | | | which would be disastrous for the climber and his/her |
| doubly dangerous to go mountain climbing because of | | | | companions. |
| more risks involved. | | | | Another essential way to prevent accidents happens |
| Good fitness is another requirement to avoid | | | | before the actual climb - weather forecasts. The old |
| mountain climbing accidents, which is always a | | | | clichי "it's better safe than sorry" applies here. |
| possibility because of the unpredictability of nature. | | | | If the forecast of the general area of the mountain |
| An example of this would be if a climber suddenly | | | | is bad, a climber should strongly consider not going as |
| slips and gets stuck somehow. A fat and | | | | planned and instead postpone the climb for a few |
| out-of-shape climber would have a far more difficult | | | | days until the weather improves, or cancel it. It will |
| time picking himself back up due to his added weight, | | | | be extremely dangerous going mountain climbing with |
| as opposed to a fit climber. | | | | bad weather. |
| However, good fitness is only one good way to | | | | By following these tips, a climber can have a better |
| avoid a mountain climbing accident - it certainly isn't | | | | chance of avoiding accidents. Be aware that they |
| the only way. Another essential way to avoid an | | | | may still occur, as it is nature that is being dealt with. |