| If you have tackled the gym indoor climbing wall and | | | | and experience, but are among the mountains listed |
| find yourself yearning to get out there and tackle a | | | | as "Beginner Mountains". |
| real mountain, you need to be prepared! Mountain | | | | Mountain climbing does require equipment as well. Be |
| climbing isn't for wimps! You should invest in some | | | | prepared to spend around $300 for an ice-axe, |
| real outdoor mountain climbing training! | | | | harness and crampons (strap on steel spikes for |
| Two places that offer real world training and are | | | | additional traction on ice). These are just the basics |
| great for those beginner mountain climbing | | | | that a beginner to should have. |
| enthusiasts are Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier, both | | | | As your skill level increases your equipment needs will |
| located in Washington. You can find actual mountain | | | | as well. Extreme winter clothing, oxygen and camping |
| climbing training camps that last up to two weeks | | | | equipment do add up quickly. Mountain climbing is not |
| and offer training for all levels of climbers. | | | | known for being a cheap sport! However, it is known |
| Mt. Baker stands 10,770 feet and Mt. Rainier stands | | | | for being one of the only sports that can truly make |
| 14,411 feet tall. These are said to be two of the best | | | | you feel at one with nature and is a total body |
| places for new mountain climbers because they have | | | | experience. Reaching a summit can be a life changing |
| relatively easy routes to the top. Now don't assume | | | | experience and anyone that has done it once will |
| that means they are EASY, they still require training | | | | surely do it again! |