Mountaineering Activities

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Day
everybody 
MOUNTAINEERING
ACTIVITIES
Mountaineering recreational
activity
 HIKING
 TREKKING
 CAMPING
 ORIENTEERING
A. HIKING
IS AN OUTDOOR ACTIVITY WHERE THERE
ARE CLEAR PATHS TO FOLLOW. PATHS ARE
USUALLY BEAUTIFULLY CHARTED WITH SIGNS
SO THAT HIKERS WONT GET LOST ALONG THE
TRAILS.
B. TREKKING
THIS OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IS A LONGER
JOURNEY ON FOOT COMPARED TO HIKING.
THE ACTIVITY IS QUIET CHALLENGING,
ALLOWING THE TREKKERS TO PASS THROUGH
AN UNCHARTED PATHS; SOMETIMES THIS WILL
TAKE WITHIN A FEW DAYS OR WEEKS.
USUALLY UNDEVELOPED PLACES ARE
EXPLORED IN TREKKING WHERE THERE IS A
CLOSE-UP VIEW OF THE WONDERS OF NATURE.
C. CAMPING
CAMPING IS AN ENJOYABLE OUTDOOR
ACTIVITY THAT ALLOWS YOU TO EXPERIENCE
SIMPLE ADVENTURES OUTSIDE YOUR HOMES.
THIS ACTIVITY LETS YOU EXPERIENCE
INTERACTION AND BONDING WITH OTHERS
WHILE ENGAGING IN DIFFERENT
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
D. ORIENTEERING
IT IS AN OUTDOOR ACTIVITY THAT
REQUIRES YOU TO FOLLOW A SPECIFIC
SEQUENCE OF PRE-SET COURSE WITH THE
HELP OF NAVIGATING DEVICES, SPECIALLY
MAPS AND COMPASS TO GO THROUGH AN
UNFAMILIAR TERRAIN.THIS ACTIVITY
REQUIRES MENTAL THOUGHNESS TO BE ABLE
TO REACH THE EXPECTED DESTINATION.
BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
 PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
BEING OUTDOORS ALLOWS YOUR BODY
FREELY. YOU HAVE A LOT OF ACTIVITIES
TO CHOOSE FROM WALKING, RUNNING,
JOGGING ETC.
 PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL BENEFITS
BEING OUTDOORS ALLOWS YOU TO
RELAX AND FEEL RENEWED. LOOKING AT
THE GREEEN ENVIRONMENT MAKES YOU
FEEL GOOD AND HELPS REDUCE STRESS.
C. SOCIAL BENEFITS
ALLOWS YOU TO HAVE A STRONG FAMILY
BONDING AND TO MEET OTHER PEOPLE
START OF HAVING NEW FRIENDS AND IT
HELPS TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY.
D. ECONOMIC BENEFITS
WHEN YOU ARE AT A RELAX MOOD, YOU
TEND TO LOVE TO WORK AND BECOME
EFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE IN YOUR
WORK PLACE.
E. SPIRITUAL BENEFIT
CLOSE YOUR EYES FEEL THE COOL
BREEZE OF NATURE IT BRINGS CERTAIN
CALMNESS IN YOU, IT HEALS AND
SOOTHES YOUR BODY AND SOUL.
FIVE (5) REASONS PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY HELPS STRESS
MANAGEMENT
1.INCRESES SOOTHING BRAIN CHEMICALS.
ENDORPHINS HELP US TO FEEL GOOD,
THEREFORE DECREASING STRESS.
2. ALTERS BLOOD FLOW
EXERCISE ALTERS BLOOD FLOW TO STRESS
AFFECTED AREAS OF THE BRAIN, MEANING
THAT WE DO NOT RELIVE STRESSFUL
THOUGHTS OVER AND OVER.
3. PROMOTES MANY HEALTH BENEFITS
THIS INCLUDES BETTER MENTAL HEALTH,
LOWER RISK OF DEVELOPING SOME CANCERS,
BETTER WEIGHT CONTROL AND MUCH MORE.
4. ACTS LIKE MEDITATION IN MOTION
A SWEATY GYM SESSION OR A QUIET
WALK WILL HELP YOU FORGET
IRRITATIONS BY CONCENTRATING
ON OTHER ACTIVITIES.
5.CAN BE DONE AT ANY TIME

FITTING IN 15 MINUTES A DAY CAN
AID COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND
PERFORMANCE, YOU DON’T HAVE
TIME TO NOT EXERCISE.
GEARS AND EQUIPMENT USED
IN HIKING, CAMPING, AND
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
EQUIPMENT/ GEAR AND PRIMARY
FUNCTION
FIXED ROPE
 ASSISTS THE CLIMBERS IN HARSH
TERRAIN BY ANCHORING TO THE POINT OF

PROTECTION.
CLIMBING ROPE
 ASSISTS THE CLIMBERS IN ASCENDING
AND DESCENDING THE MOUNTAIN.

TENT
 PROVIDES SHELTER AND WARMTH IN THE
HARSH MOUNTAINSIDE CONDITIONS.

CRAMPONS
ASSISTS THE CLIMBERS TO WALK OR
CLIMB IN SLIPPERY SURFACES IN THE
MOUNTAINS.
MOUNTAINEERING / CLIMBING BOOTS
SERVES AS A PRIMARY MODE OF
TRANSPORT AND PROTECT FROM
EXTERNAL ELEMENTS.
SLEEPING BAG
PROVIDES WARMTH AND PROTECT FROM
EXTERNAL ELEMENTS FOR A GOOD NIGHTS
SLEEP.
BACKPACKS
SERVES AS A PRIMARY STORAGE OPTION
DURING THE EXPEDITION.
GAS STOVE
ASSISTS IN THE PREPARATION IN DAILY
MEALS AND MELT SNOW FOR DRINKING
WATER.
GAS FUEL
SERVES AS THE MAIN SOURCES OF FUEL FOR
THE GAS STOVE.
ASCENDER
PROVIDES SECURITY WHILE ASCENDING WITH
THE HELP OF A FIXED ROPE.
DESCENDER
MINIMIZES EXCESS HEAT CAUSED BY
FRICTION, ALSO USED A BELAYING DEVIER.
CARABINER
REVERSIBLY AND SWIFTLY CONNECTS
COMPONENTS DURING CLIMBING.
HARNESS
PROVIDES MAXIMUM ACCESS AND SAFETY
WHILE ASCENDING AND DESCENDING
HELMETS
SAFEGUARDS FORM A HEAD INJURY
CAUSED BY FALLING OF ROCKS.
BELAY GLOVES
PROTECTS YOUR HANDS FROM ROPE
BURNS WHILE BELAYING.
HEADLAMP
HELPS IN VISIBILITY DURING OVERCAST
AND LOW LIGHT CONDITION.
HOW TO STAY SAFE WHILE HIKING
 HIKE AT AT A FITNESS LEVEL THTAS
APPROPRIATE FOR EVERYONE YOUR WITH.
 LEARN TO READ MAP AND USE A COMPASS
WHILE YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE A
CELLPHONE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
 WEAR A PROPER HIKING GEAR.
 PROTECTS YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN PUT
SUNSCREEN.
 STAY HYDRATED WHILE HIKING DRINK
APPROXIMATELY 1L OF WATER EVERY 2
HOURS.
 BE AWARE OF WILDLIFE AND TAKE
NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE YOU HEADOUT ON A HIKE.
 GET TO KNOW POISONOUS PLANTS IN THE

WILD.
 MAKE SURE SOMEONE KNOWS WHERE

YOU ARE AT ALL TIMES.
HOW TO STAY SAFE WHILE
CAMPING
 KEEP A CLEAN CAMP REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER YOURE CAMPING IN A CAMPSITE
OR IN THE BACKCOUNTRY, ITS IMPORTANT
TO HAVE A CLEAN CAMP.
 MAKE CAMP BEFORE DARK.
 PROTECTBYOURSELF FROM CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING FUEL BURNING
LIKE STOVE.
 LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND
EXTINGUISH CAMPFIRES, A CAMPFIRE IS
ESSENTIAL NECESSITY FOR A CAMP.
HIKING ETIQUETTE: DO’S AND
DONT’S
 PRACTICE “LEAVE NO TRACE” PRINCIPLE
 STAY ON THE TRAIL
 KEEP UNNECESSARY NOISE TO A
MINIMUM
 BE COMPASSIONATE AND HELPFUL TO
FELLOW HIKERS.
 OBSERVE ‘RIGHT OF WAY’ ON THE TRAILS
 BE NICE TO YOUR LOCAL GUIDES AND
TREAT THEM WITH RESPECT.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: FUN
CAMPING ACTIVITIES
HORSEBACK RIDING
ONE OF THE MOST INTENSE SPORTS KNOWN
TO A MAN
SNORKELING
A PLASTIC BREATHING TUBE USED FOR
SWIMMING NEAR THE SURFACE WITH THE
HEAD UNDERWATER.
FISHING
THE SPORT BUSINESS OF CATCHING FISH.
BOATING, CANOEING, OR KAYAKING
A BOAT CAN MAKE FISHING MORE FRUITFUL
AND MORE FUN.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF
CAMPING
 THE FRESH AIR
 SOCIALIZATION
 IMPROVED MOODS
 LESS STRESS
 EXERCISE
 SUNSHINE
 A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
 GOOD FOOD
CHARACTERISTICS OF RECREATION
RECREATION IS DONE VOLUNTARILY

YOUR OWN FREE WILL TO DO
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
RECREATION IS DONE DURING FREE TIME.
ENGAGING IN RECREATION IS NOT BE
CONFLICT WITH YOUR OTHER TASKS.
RECREATION IS FOR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL
AND SPIRITUAL CONNECTION
ACTIVITIES WILL GIVE YOU A FEELING
THAT IS INTRINSIC TO THE WELL-BEING OF
YOUR SOUL.
BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
 DEVELOP HEALTHY MUSCUSKELETAL
TISSUES
 DEVELOP A HEALTHY CARDIOVASCULAR
SYSTEM
 DEVELOP NEUROMUSCULAR AWARENESS
 MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BODY WEIGHT
 IMPROVED CONCENTRATION AND
ENHANCED MEMORY AND LEARNING
 REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF
STRESS ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
 IMPROVED SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE
QUIZ TIME
I.WRITE TRUE IF THE STATEMENT IS CORRECT
AND FALSE IF NOT THEN PUT THE RIGHT
ANSWER.
1. HIKING IS AN OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
2. SOCIAL BENEFITS ALLOWS YOU TO HAVE
A STONG FAMILY BONDING.
3. FIXED ROPE IS ONE OF THE
EQUIPMENT/GEAR USED IN AQUATIC
4. TENTS PROVIDE SHELTER AND WARMTH.
5. ONE OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF
CAMPING IS THE FRESH AIR.
II. GIVE TEN (10)
REASONS PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY HELPS
STRESS
MANAGEMENT ON
YOUR OWN IDEAS.
THE BODY HELAS WITH
PLAY, THE MIND HEALS
WITH LAUGHTER, AND
THE SPIRIT HEALS WITH
JOY
-PROVERB
Thank you calss
have a great day

-mr. rances

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5.CAN BE DONE AT ANY TIME

TERRAIN BY ANCHORING TO THE POINT OF

AND DESCENDING THE MOUNTAIN.

HARSH MOUNTAINSIDE CONDITIONS.

 GET TO KNOW POISONOUS PLANTS IN THE

 MAKE SURE SOMEONE KNOWS WHERE

RECREATION IS DONE VOLUNTARILY

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