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Mountain and Rock Climbing
The history of mountaineering and rock climbing from the first explorations of the Alps to the conquest of Everest, including the siege tactics used on the Big Faces and the Big Rock and Ice Climbs of America's National Parks. The successes, failures and tragedies of this dangerous but exciting sport/pursuit.
960 Questions
Which is greater the height of Mt Everest or the depth of the Marina Trench?
The mariana trench is greater by almost 6500 feet 29k to 35k
Where was the commecial taken of the girl climbing a rock?
It was a Citibank commercial
The song in the commercial is LP-"Into the Wild"
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What does rappel mean for rock climbing?
to rappel or "rap" is to decend something by using a rope.
You wear a harnass and attach a device (to you and to the rope) which kinks the rope (anchored to a SUPER solid place[s]) so that you can control yourself as you lower down.
figure out the system somewhere safe and look to a climbing gym or a guide for instruction!
When did International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions end?
International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions ended in 2008.
As long as there is enough roughness for finger and toe holds, humans can climb walls. Some brick work walls offer enough grip for really advanced rockclimbers.
Who was the youngest woman to climb Himalayas?
Ming Kipa Sherpais is the youngest girl at the age of 15 to reach the summit of Everest on the 24th May 2006.
UK mountaineer Sir Christian "Chris" Bonington is 83 years old (birthdate: August 6, 1934).
Who guides mountain climbers in the Everest region?
People who take climbers up Mount Everest are known as guides. These can be climbers with years of mountaineering experience who for a fee guide others to the summit and back. Sherpas can also guide you up the mountain too.
When you climb a rope you change what energy into what energy?
you change potential energy into kinetic energy.
What nationality was the first man to climb mount everest?
Edmund Hillary was the first man to reach the summit in 1953, his nationality was New Zealand.
books and magzine.
Did a dinosaur climbed mount everest befor a human did?
Unless you consider birds "dinosaurs" (this makes some sense from a cladistic standpoint, but then "climb" doesn't seem to be the right word), no. Mount Everest didn't exist 65 million years ago when the last (non-bird) dinosaurs died out.
Where can one purchase an Air Climber?
One can purchase an Air Climber from Amazon and Walmart. An Air Climber is a step up exercising machine that is a low impact but effective workout. One can also monitor the calories burned and there are straps which lift up for one to work out their arms. It is on sale at Walmart for $72.
Hard working high-altitude climbing Sherpas can earn up to $8,000 (£4,800) in the three-month Everest season, more than 10 times as much as the average wage in Nepal, which remains one of Asia's poorest nations.
Do gyms offer indoor rock climbing?
Some gyms offer indoor rock climbing. Some gyms don't. If you have a gym you want to be a member of call ahead and ask them or check their website. There are also gyms specifically for indoor rock climbing.
Who was the first Indian who climbed Mount Everest twice?
The first Indian woman to have climbed Mount Everest twice was Santosh Yadav. She did so in 1992 and 1993.
When did Sir Edmund Hillary climb Mt. Everest?
Hillary reached the summit of Mt Everest on 29 May 1953 along with the Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay.
What happens when two plates collide?
They create a convergent boundary and can often create mountains, over a period of years.
In abseiling what are karabiners?
A carabiner or karabiner is a metal loop with a sprung or screwed gate. The loop part opposite the gate is referred to as the spine. It can quickly and reversibly connect components in safety-critical systems. The word comes from "Karabinerhaken", meaning "hook for a carbine" in German.
How many people have got up mount everest?
Around 5,000 people from all over the world have reached the summit of Mount Everest to date.
Around 300 - 400 people make it to the summit of Mount Everest every year if the conditions are right for climbing. Many more try but fail for different reasons.
Where is there rock climbing near Valparaiso Chile?
I doubt there is any sport. Hope you aren't looking for that.
What is the tallest indoor climbing wall on a college campus in North America?
Olivet Nazarene University - 60 feet
Who was the first child to climb mt Everest?
The youngest to climb Mount Everest is:
Jordan Romero age 13
Temba Tsheri Sherpa age 15
