Mountaineering, also called mountain climbing, the sport of attaining, or attempting to attain, high points in mountainous regions, mainly for the pleasure of the climb. This lesson tackles about the basics of mountaineering

1. Basic Mountaineering
PE 4 – G12

2. MT. Batulao Nasugbo Batangas

3. CUENCA BATANGAS

4. MT. MAKILING

6. •HIKING FOR HEALTH BENEFITS
•HIKING BENEFITS MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS
OF HEALTH
•Physical
•Spiritual
•Mental
•Emotional
•Social
•Environmental

7. PHYSICAL
•Lose excess pounds
Assist in preventing
heart disease
• Decrease in
hypertension (HB)
Build stronger bone
density

8. Spiritual
Connect with nature
Create purpose in life

9. MENTAL & EMOTIONAL
Set mind at ease
Enhance knowledge of nature
Clear your head from stressful day
Free yourself from worry
Become calm and relaxed

10. SOCIAL
 Connect with others of similar
interest
 Join hiking clubs
 Enjoy with family and friends

11. ENVIRONMENTAL
 Surrounded by positive
environment
 Keep hiking environment clean
 Become an advocate

12. Climb Preparation
• Physical fitness
• Important for safety and to prevent accidents
• Enjoy scenery and company
• Physical fitness guidelines:
• Continuous endurance training through aerobic
sports, such as running, swimming, cycling and
walking

13. The Pre-Climb Meet
• Conducted at least three (3)
days before the climb.
• A comprehensive study,
presentation and discussion of
the essential parts of conducting
a climb.

14. A .The objectives of a climb - Determines
nature, requirements and itinerary of the
climb
B. The nature of the climb Six (6) categories:
A. Training Climbs
B. Minor Climbs
C. Clean –up Climbs

15. D. Major Climbs: ascents on
mountains whose degree of difficulty
is higher than those used on training
climbs, which usually takes several
days to complete

16. E. Guideship Climbs: mountaineers provide groups
with guided ascents. For a fee, select members can
organize a trek for groups interested in climbing a
certain mountain.
F. Exploratory Climbs: the routes of these climbs are
established and are ascended for the first time.