There are many threats encountered in mountain climbing, and any of them could increase exponentially with increased elevation (height of the mountain).
- Some of the dangerous conditions are avalanches, rockfalls, earthquakes*, ice storms, dust storms, and flash floods. Physical effects can include frostbite, hypothermia, heat stroke, dehydration, and cramps. Storms can reduce climbing visibility, and bright sunshine can cause temporary snowblindness.
- If a climber is trapped on a mountain, or lost, starvation is a possibility. Those taking medications may run out if a climb takes longer than anticipated.
- At high elevations, altitude sickness can lead to lethargy, poor judgment, or disorientation.
- Arguments, fights, or other actions that can be harmful anywhere else may be fatal on a mountain, where there is no immediate medical care. Decisions by a group leader may imperil everyone, or an individual may imperil other climbers dependent on him.
This is not a complete list but encompasses most of the main dangers of mountaineering. Experienced climbers will usually have encountered most of them.
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* In 2009, there was a Richter 6.1 earthquake at a Himalayan glacier called Satopanth while people were climbing the mountains around it.
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Mountain climbing
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Mountain-climbing or rock climbing, in French
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A snow lion. By: Mathis Krobath