| Mountain climbing gear is one of the most | | | | they should be able to be plugged for very cold |
| important aspects of mountain climbing. It is vital | | | | conditions. Most climbers have more than one |
| to have the proper equipment when you do this | | | | carabiner. A carabiner come in locking and |
| exhilarating sport. But sometimes finding the right | | | | non-locking. Oval shaped carabiners offer great |
| gear can be confusing. Your mountain climbing | | | | versatility and D shaped ones have better gate |
| gear should be durable and reliable and in order to | | | | opening which is easier for clipping the rope. Good |
| have a safe ascent and a safe return down the | | | | carabiners will give your rope a longer life. These |
| mountain, you will need to be prepared. You will | | | | are made of aluminum are pretty inexpensive. |
| need not only climbing ropes, harnesses, helmets | | | | You should always add a set of tarps and shelter |
| and carabiners, but you will also need good | | | | cloths to your list of mountain climbing gear. You |
| shelters, shovels, clothing and map guides. | | | | never know when a storm or other bad weather |
| Of all the mountain climbing gear you will use, the | | | | might happen and they will keep you and your |
| ropes are one of the most important. They will | | | | other gear warm and dry. You may need to |
| need to be strong as they will be holding your | | | | move snow or dirt on the mountain and you will |
| weight. A rope is actually your lifeline. Most | | | | be surprised at how many times you will need a |
| climbers use a single rope that has excellent | | | | shovel. The shovel you choose should be able to |
| handling qualities. They are made from braided | | | | collapse for easy storage. |
| nylon fibers and most of them are sharp-edge | | | | Good boots are also important and they should |
| resistant and light. The most important qualities | | | | always come with a sticky outsole for good grip. |
| for climbing harnesses are freedom of movement | | | | They should also include deep heel cups for good |
| and comfort. You do not want a harness that will | | | | traction. Make sure they are comfortable and |
| restrict you in any way. It is always nice to have | | | | offer good moisture management. A map guide |
| extra padding and the wider the waistband is the | | | | system will keep you oriented. This is especially |
| more the force of a fall is distributed. You should | | | | important in times when bad weather changes |
| give a lot of attention to the harness stitching and | | | | the look of the terrain. |
| the tie-in points and if your harness starts to | | | | Maybe you feel that mountain climbing is a way |
| deteriorate in any way, get rid of it immediately | | | | of life. You love to escape your everyday |
| and purchase a new one. | | | | responsibilities and pressures and enjoy the |
| Weight is a very important factor when you | | | | beauty of nature. There is nothing more |
| purchase a helmet as part of your mountain | | | | important than your mountain climbing gear to |
| climbing gear and so is durability. Make sure the | | | | make sure you stay safe and have a great time! |
| headband is adjustable. Side vents are great and | | | | |