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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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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. [...]
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Korea is one of the most colorful country I’ve ever been and perhaps one of the country that has great respect of their Mountains. Mountain climbing in Korea is a lot different from mountain climbing here in the Philippines. I was fortunate to be able to visit and live in Korea for around a year. [...]
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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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College years were perhaps one of the most exciting points of my life. Those were the years of pure outdoor adventure. I can only imagine. There was much place to check for outdoor fun. Places which were not so known by the public. Every other weekend we visit at least one place. It could be [...]
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