Mountaineering Sport
What is Mountaineering?
Mountaineering is a high-risk branch among adrenaline sports. Interest in this sport has recently increased in our country, as well as in the world. In the busy pace of cities, people inevitably look for ways to spend time in nature with different activities.
Mountaineering adds another dimension to this difference with adrenaline. So what is mountaineering? Mountaineering (mountaineering) can also be called trekking or climbing upwards from where the forest or mountain border ends. A climber is also a good camper. The most challenging season of mountaineering is undoubtedly the winter season. Mountaineering in winter is challenging and quite difficult. Taking precautions against slips, camping in cold weather and frosty winds also requires professionalism. Each climb has a style.
Mountaineering (Mountaineering) Climbing Styles
Expedition Style: Climbing towards the peak, long-term camping and research trips.
Trekking Style: Includes hiking and camping in nature or in the foothills.
Hiking Style: This camping-free walking style starts early in the morning and ends in the evening.
Alpine style: This style, where the target is directly the peak, is also known as free climbing.
Mountaineering (Mountaineering) Frequently Used Terms
Locking the arm in the crack: It means holding on to the crack formed in the mountain
Nivelman: refers to the height difference between two points.
Ninja Feet: It refers to the quiet and noiseless placement of the feet or soles.
Carabiner: It is a type of hook that is indispensable for mountaineers.
Riser: It is a tool that changes the rope length to hold the rope being climbed.
Mountaineering Rules;
There are rules to be followed in every seasonal mountaineering organisation and these rules are important.
- A leader is chosen before climbing and this leader is listened from the beginning to the end of the climb.
- The distance between the walks should be kept at 6-7 metres.
- Whoever is the slowest of the group, the pace of the walk should be made according to this person.
- The materials taken should be prepared according to the weather conditions and seasonal characteristics.
- The materials that will be used according to the weather conditions should be shared equally.
What is a Station & How is it Installed?
The station provides safe load pulling during rappel descents that secure the climbers. A solid station installed against falls is vital. Stations should be installed on solid tree roots or between solid rocks. The people who set up the station should measure the area to ensure the safety of the area and know how to evaluate the load carrying capacity of the installed station.
Mountaineering Equipment;
- Climbing Line
- Climbing Ladder
- Climbing axe
- Climbing ropes
- Climbing hook
- Climbing Boat
- Special Mountain Crampons
Mountaineering Clothing;
- Shorts
- Climbing swimsuit
- Leggings
- Glove
- Face mask
- Hat
- Balaclava
- Bandana
- Beret
- Climber Backpack
Where to do mountaineering in Turkey?
- Antalya
- Izmir
- Mugla
- Trabzon
- Agri
- Kocaeli
- Balıkesir
- Bursa
- Van
- Nigde
- Erzurum
Where is Mountaineering Done in the World?
- Russia
- America
- Switzerland
- Morocco
- Italy
- Norway
- Canada
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