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    Mountaineering involves climbing mountains for recreational purposes and has the following history and types: Mountaineering was born in the 18th century when a scientist sought to climb Mont Blanc, the tallest peak in Europe. There are two main types - alpine climbing, which involves self-sufficient climbers carrying their own gear, and expedition climbing, where fixed lines and stocked camps are set up for leisurely access. The benefits of mountaineering include being close to nature, developing mental health through improved self-esteem and focus, sharpening problem-solving skills, and providing a social and physically challenging full-body workout.

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    Mountaineering involves climbing mountains for recreational purposes and has the following history and types: Mountaineering was born in the 18th century when a scientist sought to climb Mont Blanc, the tallest peak in Europe. There are two main types - alpine climbing, which involves self-sufficient climbers carrying their own gear, and expedition climbing, where fixed lines and stocked camps are set up for leisurely access. The benefits of mountaineering include being close to nature, developing mental health through improved self-esteem and focus, sharpening problem-solving skills, and providing a social and physically challenging full-body workout.

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    Mountaineering involves climbing mountains for recreational purposes and has the following history and types: Mountaineering was born in the 18th century when a scientist sought to climb Mont Blanc, the tallest peak in Europe. There are two main types - alpine climbing, which involves self-sufficient climbers carrying their own gear, and expedition climbing, where fixed lines and stocked camps are set up for leisurely access. The benefits of mountaineering include being close to nature, developing mental health through improved self-esteem and focus, sharpening problem-solving skills, and providing a social and physically challenging full-body workout.

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    Mountaineering involves climbing mountains for recreational purposes and has the following history and types: Mountaineering was born in the 18th century when a scientist sought to climb Mont Blanc, the tallest peak in Europe. There are two main types - alpine climbing, which involves self-sufficient climbers carrying their own gear, and expedition climbing, where fixed lines and stocked camps are set up for leisurely access. The benefits of mountaineering include being close to nature, developing mental health through improved self-esteem and focus, sharpening problem-solving skills, and providing a social and physically challenging full-body workout.

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    MOUNTAINEERING

    OBJECTIVES :
    1. comprehend the nature and history of
    mountaineering;
    2. differentiate types of climbing;
    3. identify the benefits of
    mountaineering.
    NATURE OF
    MOUNTAINEERING
    also called “mountain
    climbing, is the sport of
    attaining, or attempting
    to attain, high points in
    mountainous regions,
    mainly for the pleasure
    of the climb.
    HISTORY

    Mountaineering in a contemporary sporting sense was born


    when a young Genevese scientist, Horace-Benedict de
    Saussure on a first visit to Chamonix in 1760, viewed mount
    Blanc ( at 15,771 feet or 4,807 meters - the tallest peak in
    Europe ) and determined that he would climb to the top of it
    or be responsible for its being.
    1. ALPINE

    a self-sufficient manner, thereby carrying all of


    one’s food, shelter and equipment. TYPES
    OF
    CLIMBING
    2. EXPEDITION

    involves setting up a fixed line of stocked camps


    on the mountain which can be accessed at one’s
    leisure.
    1. Benefits of being close to
    nature
    BENEFITS The need to respect and
    OF preserve the natural
    CLIMBING environment is never more
    apparent than to those who
    visit, explore and enjoy the
    landscape in which they
    undertake in their activities.
    2. Develops Mental Health
    BENEFITS - Climbing offers a wealth of
    OF health benefits that are not
    CLIMBING
    just physical. It improves your
    self-esteem, mental agility and
    self awareness
    BENEFITS 3. Helps sharpen your brain
    OF - Climbing requires a lot of
    CLIMBING
    problem solving, mental
    concentration and focus.
    BENEFITS 4. Develops physical well-being.
    OF - It’s a great stress-buster and a
    CLIMBING
    full body workout, so it’s good
    for general well-being.
    5. Can Be a Very Sociable Activity
    BENEFITS
    OF You can develop strong
    CLIMBING friendship with your climbing
    partners due to the level of trust
    involved.
    ACTIVITY # 1
    1. Search for the “Top
    Philippine Mountains That You
    Need to Climb”
    2. Choose 5, make a collage of it. Identify /
    name it, give its height and the place
    where each can be found or located.
    ( NOTE : plus points if you can have your
    picture photo shopped as if you were in
    each of the mountains – THIS IS
    OPTIONAL ) ;
    ACTIVITY #2

    Submit a video ( not the link ) of


    anybody’s ( Filipino or Foreigner ) vlog
    that features your BEST CHOSEN ONE
    among the 5 in Activity #1

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