| Mountain climbing, also called mountaineering or | | | | requires an action where the toes are raised before |
| alpining, can incorporate several aspects of the sport. | | | | the rest of the foot. To prevent snow buildup they |
| It can be a mix of rock climbing, ice climbing and | | | | are of a lattice type design. |
| mixed climbing. Rock climbing is, of course, more likely | | | | - Skis - there would be few who do not know what |
| to be done on areas where there is no ice and is | | | | these are. |
| probably more related to summer activities. Although | | | | - Ice Axe - there are many types of axes each for a |
| with indoor rock climbing being a popular trend it can | | | | specific use. The basic is designed to help amateurs |
| be undertaken at any time. | | | | or occasional climbers to self-arrest. The more |
| Ice climbing is an alpine winter activity often shown in | | | | complex types are used for different functions, such |
| relation to great climbing sites like the Himalayas, or | | | | as a walking aid, the end of the handle digs into the |
| the Swiss Alps. But as long as there is a slope | | | | ice and the pick part is held in the hand. One can be |
| offering a challenge and a peak tempting the brave | | | | buried with the head down as an anchor on which to |
| hearts who have to get up there it is undertaken | | | | tie a rope to form a belay (secure anchor). The adze |
| with gusto. | | | | part is used to cut footsteps into the ice and to |
| Either of these activities require specialized gear to | | | | scoop out snow and ice to form seats and trenches. |
| ensure safety and success. This will include things like: | | | | It has other uses as well. |
| - crampons - these comprise 8-14 pikes that are | | | | - Ice screws - These are long screws that when |
| attached to boots. The aim is to hinder slipping and | | | | driven into the ice can help with climbing over steep |
| to dig into the ice with the power of the foot for a | | | | areas and also assist the rescue of a climber who |
| substantial hold. | | | | falls into a crevasse. |
| - Snowshoes - also know as webs. They help spread | | | | Mountaineering is a great sport for many who enjoy |
| the weight of the body over a larger area to | | | | the great outdoors and take to the challenges |
| prevent sinking into the snow. They are traditionally | | | | presented. Safety gear is important and while there is |
| made of wood with rawhide laces but modern types | | | | more that can be said on the issue this article covers |
| can be of metal or even plastic. Walking in them | | | | the basics. |