| Mountain climbing or mountaineering isn't only for | | | | distance covered and the environmental |
| men. At present, various women are engaging in | | | | conditions. There can be loose rock on the route. |
| this kind of sport. As Robyn Erbefield, a famous | | | | The climber should check the condition of lower |
| climber quoted, being a woman is no plus or | | | | offs and bolts. She should always check on her |
| handicap; men and women can climb. There are | | | | own harness and knots. |
| times when men can be stronger but women can | | | | 3. Proper gear such as boots, jackets, pants and |
| also be strong. | | | | helmets should be prepared. Technical climbing |
| Although there are few distinctions between | | | | equipment like ice axes, crampons and ropes |
| women and men who climb mountains, such that | | | | should also be brought. Gears and equipment |
| women are refined while men tend to be brute; | | | | should be matched to the temperature when the |
| both still enjoy the thrills of reaching the summit. | | | | planned climb will be executed. These things are |
| It has been recorded that in 1659, there were 79 | | | | essential once there is an increase in potential fall |
| women who successfully climbed Mt. Everest and | | | | and slope angle. |
| in the 1990's, 6 women climbed the mountain | | | | 4. Even pregnant women want to continue their |
| twice. It is very interesting to know that a good | | | | climbing. There is no problem with this unless it will |
| number of women are getting involved in | | | | be done during the first weeks of pregnancy. |
| mountain climbing. | | | | They should be aware of the risks they are |
| Whether a woman is an experienced mountaineer | | | | taking. She should take it easy and slow down |
| or just a beginner, inherent danger is still present | | | | when she begins to feel heavy and tired. She |
| in climbing. One shouldn't take any precautions for | | | | should utilize a full body harness when a bump has |
| granted. It will be useful to provide guidelines that | | | | increased. |
| can maximize any woman's safety. Consider the | | | | Women engage in different extreme sports and |
| following sound advice: | | | | mountain climbing proves to be an added challenge |
| 1. Before climbing, check on the temperature. | | | | to their ability. They have been involved in |
| Because mountain climbing can include rock and | | | | mountaineering not just to be physically fit but to |
| ice climbing, a climber can expect a subzero to | | | | add adventure to their lives. There are many |
| extremely hot temperature. Proper training and | | | | rewards associated with mountain climbing thus |
| skill development are vital. One can hire an | | | | many women dedicate their lives to reach the |
| instructor to properly advice her of the dos and | | | | highest and the most difficult peak they can climb. |
| don'ts in mountain climbing. | | | | To learn about mice traps and types of mice, visit |
| 2. Mountaineering involves difficulties of elevation, | | | | the About Animals website. |