6 Results in category Mountaineering
Mountaineering (mountain climbing) is a kind of sport or hobby which combines climbing mountains, skiing, hiking. Mountaineering has been branched into several specializations depending on the chosen route: snow, rock, ice. So mountaineering may be separated into snow-craft, rock-craft, skiing. All these types of activity are rather extreme and require good experience, technical knowledge and, of course, athletic ability.
Alpinism and Mountaineering are the same notions, where the word Alpinism is more frequently used in Europe and means climbing mountains (for e,x, the Alpines) with difficulty. Alpinist is a person who climbs the mountain with great skills. The notion alpinism appeared in the 19th century to describe the process of climbing the mountain where the aim was just to enjoy this kind of activity and not to hunt or to pilgrimage.
Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme (the UIAA) is the world government in climbing and mountaineering which addresses such issues as mountain protection, medical protection, youth climbing, safety.
If you’re on a mission to climb the world’s seven summits, the most difficult one to achieve (in terms of logistics) is Mount Vinson in Antarctica.
Mount Olympus is probably one of the most famous mountains in the world and if you are a fan of Greek mythology then this is not be missed off your itinerary.
Greece
Nestled between Lake Thun to the west and Lake Brienz to the east, Interlaken is one of Switzerland's most popular summer holiday resorts. In the center of town, Höhematte is a marvel of urban planning with 35 acres of open space
Switzerland
The main hub for tourists visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Patagonia's Los Glaciares National Park, the small town of El Calafate offers plenty of accommodation options and other amenities for visitors.
Argentina
One of the best places to ski in Austria, the famed resort town of Kitzbühel spoils snow lovers with its 170 kilometers of skiable pistes and slopes dotted with little mountain huts, where they can stop for traditional Alpine snacks and warming drink
Austria
The spectacular Drakensberg, meaning "Dragon Mountains," is one of the top places to visit in KwaZulu-Natal and a popular vacation destination for South Africans. It's also home to the country's highest peaks.
South Africa