Articles about Mountaineering
Announcement of the 20th Senior Scout Adventure
An announcement e-mail was recently sent out regarding the 20th Cederberg Senior Scout Adventure, which will take place on the 10/12/2012 to 22/12/2012. Nigel writes:
The adventure organising committee has started planning for the 2012 adventure. The next adventure will be held in the Cederberg Mountains from 10 December 2012 to 22 December 2012.
New Organization Links Adventure Athletes and Scientists in Conservation
By Gregg Treinish, founder of ASC and former Adventurer of the Year As ambassadors of the outdoors—the people who are living in, moving through, and sharing the value of the wilderness with the rest of the world—we have a responsibility to do all that is in our power to protect what we love so much. Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation (AS...
Hiking Mexico City’s Three Highest Peaks
Marcos Ferro/Aurora Photos
Climbing Ayoloco glacier on 17,126-foot Iztaccíhuatl, a two-hour drive from Mexico City. While the mountain does not demand much technical skill, its sheer altitude should be taken seriously
“WHO knew that this was here?” said Alejandro Escalante, a young businessman from Mexico City, his suit jacket flapping like a flag ...
Apa Sherpa Claims 21st Everest Summit, Now Begins Taking Trash Off Mountain
By Kraig Becker, The Adventure Blog Big things are happening in the Himalaya, where teams have begun summitting Everest and other peaks. The news, of course, was that Apa Sherpa has claimed his 21st summit of the mountain, topping out Wednesday morning at 9:15 a.m. local time. The successful climb extends his record for the person who has climbed...
Fringe Elements: How to Pack (Very) Light
By Fitz Cahall; video still by Bryan Smith Watch the Fringe Elements: Height Doesn't Matter Video >> Colin Haley specializes in climbing the world’s largest and steepest mountain faces. They require the cardiovascular fitness needed to summit Mount Everest and the carefully honed technique required to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan. Sherpas don...
How to Adjust to Higher Altitudes While Climbing
Ascending too quickly above 8,000 feet can lead to serious illness. You can help prevent the most serious degrees of altitude illness by taking a few precautions.
Carry a topographic map of the area you're trekking in and wear an altimeter so that you know the elevation of each of your planned camp spots along your ascent.
Find Shelter While Mountaineering
Whether you are trying to escape a storm or just looking for a place to sleep after a day full of hiking, exploring or scaling a mountain, finding shelter needs to be your first priority....
The Basics of Mountaineering
Before you tackle the big mountains, you'll need to test your skills on mole hills, comparatively speaking. Start with these tips on how to shape up, read up, and gear up for your next ascent.
