Climbing or Mountain Climbing is an integral part of mountaineering . Mountain climbing has emerged as one of the popular adventure sports practiced by adventure lovers all round the earth. Mountain climbing can also be exercised as a recreational activity . Climbing is regarded as the process of ascending a vertical object. Generally climbers ascend using only their hands and feet.
The history of mountain climbing dates back to the ancient time in the history of mankind. Since then, the basic technique of climbing has remained same and simple. However, with the advancement of technology, various equipments have been introduced to the sport, to make the activity safer and easier. Mountain climbing can be of different kinds like rock climbing , ice climbing and bouldering . Generally the method of mountain climbing is classified under two main divisions, named free climbing and aided climbing . The climbing method, in which climbers use only their hands and feet, is known as free climbing. When climbers take help of various equipments for climbing, then the method is called aided climbing.
There are numerous institutions in various countries across the globe, where training programs and courses for mountain climbing are organized every year. In these institutions, climbing enthusiasts can learn various techniques of climbing . Different equipments used for mountain climbing are rope, harness, carabiners, descenders, slings or tapes, helmet, piton, hammer, mittens and others.
Mountain climbing is a high risk adventure sport, which should be practiced with utter precaution. Various hazards both natural and manmade have to be faced during climbing. For this reason, people going for mountain climbing should be fully trained and well equipped for facing any adverse situation.
