Climbing & Mountaineering

What is climbing?

Climbing, also known as bouldering, is a type of rock climbing that primarily takes place on low-height rocks or artificial climbing walls without the use of ropes or safety equipment. Bouldering emphasizes strength, technique, and agility, focusing on solving challenging climbing problems.

Bouldering is typically done in indoor climbing gyms or outdoor bouldering areas, using thick crash pads as cushions to mitigate the impact of falls. Climbers rely on their own strength and skills to find the best solutions for climbing routes, often involving traversing protrusions, caves, and other unique shapes on the rocks.

Bouldering is also a method of training strength, flexibility, and technique. It attracts many climbing enthusiasts as it provides a challenge without requiring extensive technical knowledge or equipment. Additionally, bouldering has become a popular form of entertainment and fitness activity, attracting participants who may not necessarily be climbers.

What is mountaineering?

Mountaineering refers to the activity of ascending high mountains, combining skills such as climbing, hiking, and navigation, with the aim of reaching the summits of high-altitude peaks or mountain ranges. Mountaineering involves challenging terrains and extreme weather conditions, requiring climbers to possess good physical fitness, technical skills, and outdoor survival abilities.

Mountaineering can encompass various types and levels of climbs, ranging from beginner-level hills and slopes to high-altitude glaciers and technically demanding summits. Climbers may need to use tools such as ice axes, mountaineering boots, and climbing ropes to navigate different terrains and weather conditions. They may encounter steep slopes, snow-covered ridges, cold temperatures, low oxygen environments, and other hazards.

Mountaineering demands not only physical fitness and technical skills but also planning and preparation. This includes understanding the topography, weather conditions, and routes of the target mountains, selecting appropriate equipment and food, and taking necessary safety measures such as organizing climbing teams, preventing altitude sickness, and having emergency rescue plans.

Mountaineering is an extremely challenging and adventurous outdoor activity that requires climbers to have enduring perseverance, determination, and a spirit of teamwork. It is not only about reaching the summits of high mountains but also a way to explore nature, surpass personal limits, and experience freedom.