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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.
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Sports are chalanging because you have to be fit and have some skill. you have to practice, practice, practice if you want to become better. Sports mean that you are usally athletic. take soocer for an example, you have to think fast of where to pass the ball, find space, be fast, have a good kick, know how do some moves.
How many dogs have died on everest?
No dogs have died on the slopes of Mount Everest. A dog did once reach the Base Camp at Mount Everest but did not go any higher.
What is the largest group to climb Mount Everest?
In 1975 an expedition from China had a record 410 climbers in its team, although not all of them reached the summit of Mount Everest.
How londg does it take to climb mt everest?
To reach the summit of Mount Everest can take anywhere between 4 to 8 weeks. You have to allow time for your body to acclimatize to the high altitude, then you must wait for the right weather window to allow you to climb to the summit and back safely.
Where can you find pictures of Mt. Everest?
You can find pictures of Mt. Everest in books and magazines. You can also find photos within travel brochures, magazines, and trade publications. If pressed for time, you can search for these photos on the web as well.
What is a mountain climbers spike called?
A piton is a metal spike used in climbing. With a hammer, climbers drive it into a crack or seam in a rock and use it as an anchor to aid in climbing or to protect from a fall.
What is the Tibetan name for Everest?
The Tibetan name for Mount Everest is Comolangma and means "Goddess Mother of the World". In the area of Nepal this mountain is called Sagarmatha.
Who and when first climbed Mont Blanc?
First climbed in 1786 by Michel Gabriel Paccard and Jaques Blamet
When did sir Edmund hilary and sherpa tensing climb Mount Everest?
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest on the 29th May 1953
