Tag Archives: Backpacking

Planning A Climb

The success of a climbing preparation depends largely upon the amount of planning given to the exercise. The different components that make up a backapcking or climbing trip are discussed during the pre-climbing meeting. The organizers of the climb should serve notice to the members atleast one week before the climb. Announcement should include the [...]

Climb Preparation

No backpacker – beginner or expert – can ignore physical fitness in preparing for a climb. A certain level of fitness is required for a pleasant and safe climb. In order to enjoy the scenery and the company of fellow backpackers, one must be fit enough to keep up with them. The lack of preparation [...]

The five Climb categories

A. Training Climbs – The primary purpose of this climb is to provide novice climbers a progressive training climb program, which gradually prepares them for major ascents and to meet training requirement of the club, if any. B. Minor Climbs – Minor climbs are also known as fun climbs. These climbs are conductedfor their recreational [...]

Pre-climb Meet

The Pre-climb Meet 1. The Objective of the Climb should be identified before hand since this will determine the nature, requirements and Itinerary of the climb. Requirements for one type of climb may be radically different from that another climb; therefore preparations for the climb should be viewed in light of the climb objectives. 2. [...]

A Walk at Gyeryong-san

On one my previous post I talk about my first mountain climbing in Korea which actually turned out kinda humiliating yet hilarious one. That climb was actually pertaining to my climb to one of Korea’s sacred mountain. It’s Mount Gyeryong-san. This mountain park is a must see site for travelers and foreigners. As a sort [...]

Caving For The First Time

Today while waiting for a visitor I frantically rush to set the receiving area of the house when I accidentally run across photos of the rock formation that my wife took inside a cave. The pictures were great and I can’t help but admire the grand rock formation. The stalactites and stalagmites just look awesome. [...]

Outdoor Fair

To make workplace fun rather than boring, people from our company organized different clubs. We have glee club, photo addicts club (Camkissed), Pet Club (for people who have nice Cats, Dogs, and others, Football Club, Basketball Club, Airsoft Club (Game for the Bigboys), and Mountaineer’s Club (for lovers of great outdoor). I did not join [...]

Choosing a Backpack

On my previous post I was talking about, trekking and mountain climbing particularly in Mt. Agad-agad. Bear in mind the trekking or mountain climbing it not all that easy, it’s not all that fun. In almost all outdoor activity carrying loads is inevitable. One must always carry a backpack and so it is important to [...]

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