MOUNTAINEERING

ACTIVITIES

Hiking and Trekking

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  The Seven Summits are
more than just
conquering Mt. Everest,
the highest point in the
world. It is climbing and
reaching the highest
peaks of each continent
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  Mr. Romeo “Romi”
Garduce is the first
Filipino who was able to
accomplish that. He
scaled the nature’s
Goliaths, surviving the
most extreme and
challenging weather and
environment conditions.
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  The Yosemite Decimal
System (YDS) describes
mountain terrains
according to the
techniques and physical
difficulties encountered
during climb.
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  The National Climbing
Classification System
describes the overall
nature of climb in terms
of time and technical
difficulty by taking the
following into account:
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  Length of climb
 Number of hard pitches

 Difficulty of hard pitch

 Average difficulty

 Commitment

 Route finding problems

 And overall ascent time

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  It is often called
“commitment grade”.

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 Classification Scale
1. Walking (easy stroll)
2. Hiking along the path or rugged terrain
3. Scrambling
4. Climbing easy cliffs but with enough
drop off
5. Using free hands as climbing method
6. Very difficult and need to use artificial
method
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 How did mountaineering begin as
an activity?
 In the 18th century, natural
philosophers begin trips to the Alps
of Europe for their scientific
observations.

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 It was during these visits when a
young Genevese scientist, Horace-
Benedict de Saussre, saw Mont
Blanc

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 In the Philippines, the 1st two
attempts to reach the highest peak,
Mt. Apo, was recorded in 1852 by
Jose Oyanguren and in 1870 by
Senor Real.

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 It was in October 10, 1880 that a
successful expedition led by Don
Joaquin Rajal was recorded.

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How do I prepare for a hike or trek?
 Physical Conditioning
 Trip Planning

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 What are the hiking essentials?
 Backpack
 Footwear

a. Hiking shoes
b. Hiking boots
c. Backpacking boots
 Trekking Poles
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What are the nutritional
considerations for hiking?
 Calorie requirement

 Hydrating the body

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What are the basic skills in hiking?
a. Setting hiking pace
b. Establishing your
rhythm

Taking Breaks
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What are the other essential things
that I need to bring?
 First aid kit
 Water

 Trail food

 Topographic map and

compass
 Extra layers and rain
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  Fire starter and matches
 Multi-tool or knife

 Flashlight

 Sunscreen and

sunglasses
 Insect repellant
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  Camera/binoculars
 Cellphone/two way

radios
 GPS/altimeter watches

 Extra batteries for

mobile devices
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What are the health-related benefits
of hiking or trekking?

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What are some safety reminders in
hiking and trekking?
Hike with a group and never alone.
Hike within your skills. Hike within the
trails and be aware of sorroundings.
Instructions from guides, facilitator or
leaders should be given utmost
attention.
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Keep in mind and heart the Leave No
Trace Seven Principles
Ensure safety of self and others.
Learn to apply first aid kit.

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 Quiz # 2
1. Who is the first Filipino who reach
the peak of Mt. Everest?
2. Who was the young Genevese
scientist, saw Mont Blanc and
challenge his self to reach the
peak?

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3 – 9 what are the seven summits
climb by Garduci?
10 – 15 what are other essential
things that you need to bring in
hiking?

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16 – 18 what are the three types of
footwear?
19. How much calories/gram you
need for carbohydrates?
20. How much calories/gram you
need for fats?
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1. Mount Aconcagua
2. Mount Everest
3. Mt. Elbrus
4. Mt. Mckinley
5. Mt. Kosciuszko
6. Mt. Carstensz
7. Vinson Massif
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