Mountaineering
Mountaineering can involve a combination of hill walking and scrambling to climb a mountain.
An Overview of Mountaineering
It can also include ski mountaineering. Where scrambling involves elements of both hill walking and rock climbing.
Adaptations and Equipment
- Sturdy footwear
- Warm and waterproof clothing
- Food and fluids to maintain energy levels
- Map and compass
Facts
- Mount Everest is the largest mountain in the world at 8848m high and grows by a quarter or an inch every year.
- It takes 40 days to climb Mount Everest to give the body enough time to adjust to the altitude as there is 66% less oxygen in each breath on the summit of Everest than at sea level
Find Mountaineering Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
National Governing Bodies
British Mountaineering Council
- Contact Name
- General Information
- Contact Email
- office@thebmc.co.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 0161 445 6111
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SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.