Mountain climbing seems difficult, but in reality it is available to every healthy person. All you need is some physical training, gear, a supply of food, possibly fuel or a burner, and a guide or instructor. There are quite simple peaks, which can be climbed by a completely inexperienced person, other mountains require very serious preparation, going to them, climbers risk their lives.
Instructions
Step 1
To be able to climb a not too difficult, but already not the easiest peak, for example, Mount Everest, you need to prepare. Be ready to invest in this business morally and financially, spend some money on training and equipment. Master the necessary knowledge and skills, otherwise in certain situations in the mountains you may have a very difficult time. The tasks of preparation boil down to the fact that you must find the correct physical shape, learn some important information, and also have the experience of staying at altitude, in the area of low blood pressure.
Step 2
Here are several types of workouts, some (at least one type) of which you must start before climbing to get in the right physical shape: running, cross-country skiing, swimming, cycling, or specialized fitness programs. All of them are aimed at increasing endurance. Climbing is a long-term load on the body, you will need to make more than one one-time effort, but expend your strength for a long time for several hours, or even several days, depending on how long the hike and the ascent itself lasts.
Step 3
Climbing skills are required for ascents, during which you will encounter difficult mountain terrain, which will have to climb. Sign up for a climbing club and practice this sport regularly, giving your best during classes.
Step 4
Exclude playing sports from your activity two to three months before climbing. Their disadvantage is that they often injure joints and ligaments, and their health is very important during the ascent.
Step 5
Adapting to height is very important. Even if a person successfully runs marathons, having climbed several thousand meters, he may feel bad and be unable to continue climbing. To accustom the body to areas of low pressure, go in for downhill skiing. Also, it is useful to start with small ascents, the height of which will not be a shock to the body, gradually increasing the difficulty of the peaks.
Step 6
Basic mountaineering skills are best acquired through practice by hiking with experienced instructors. Choose groups that are suitable for your level, but do not overestimate it, as this can cause serious injury. The advantage of acquiring knowledge in hiking is also useful in that you immediately apply the acquired skills, firmly mastering them.
