mountaineering
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Sir Edmund Hillary, one of the first successful teams to climb Mount Everest, once said, ‘We conquer not the mountains, but ourselves.’. Every mountain peak and range is unique, which is why it is impossible to compare two climbs to each other. There are many activities – each with its own equipment – that fall within the scope of mountaineering, including classic mountaineering, Hidaka, mountain climbing, and mountain routes.
What is the difference between hiking and mountaineering
Hiking, mountain hiking, or mountaineering – for many people, confusion begins with terminology. Firstly, there is no clear difference between the two – many mountaineering activities, especially those on high mountain terrain, are a mixture of hiking and mountaineering.
The most important difference between hiking and mountaineering is that hiking follows a marked safe path and does not require any other technical assistance. During mountain climbing trips, climbers may also find themselves in terrain with no way out. The terrain of mountaineering is also different from hiking: climbing often encounters gravel, rocks, fir trees, ice and snow, and even requires crossing cracks. Climbing in exposed areas, whether simple or difficult, is just as much a part of mountaineering as using technical aids such as ropes, ice axes, or trekking poles in nature.
Therefore, a definition of classic mountaineering can be given as follows: Classic mountaineering occurs on high mountain terrain with no way to go, usually related to at least short distance climbing passages. The difficulty range is quite wide, from relatively easy mountain tours to short distance climbing of rocky terrain, and then to climbing high mountains on steep rock walls.
Please note: This also means that the difficulty standards for mountaineering and hiking are different, as these trips typically require higher technical skills. Even if you are accustomed to challenging hiking, as a beginner in mountaineering, you should start with a simple route and gradually increase the difficulty. Don’t overestimate yourself!
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