There are many different types of travelers: the type that enjoy travelling from location to location in their van or car, the type that would rather take a plane and write a travel blog, and also the type that like to experience everything first hand.
If you fall into the latter category, you may have thought about climbing one of our beautiful earth’s mountains! If you’ve never done anything like this before, you’ll probably be wondering what you’ll need to know before setting off. So, we’ve come up with a guide on everything you need to know about taking to the mountains.
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You Will Need the Gear
Trekking up a mountain takes more than a good pair of boots because you’ll be enduring not only a plethora of different terrains, but also thinner air too. As you’re already aware, mountains are covered in snow which means that you’re in for a chilly experience. You should check out what kind of gear and clothing you’ll need to trek up a mountain so that you can make sure you’ve ticked everything off the list before stepping foot out into the open.
Don’t Do It Alone
One thing that some people don’t realize is that climbing mountains can be an extremely dangerous experience, and that’s why, especially if this is your first time attempting to climb a mountain, it’s a good idea to take someone who has the knowledge that you’ll need during your journey. A really fun and professional way of making your first experience the best one ever, is by using an adventure guide such as Kandoo Adventures. They help arrange all sorts of high altitude activities, and have been doing so for over ten years!
You Will Need Training
We mentioned earlier that the air will get thinner towards the top of the mountain, and this means that you will need training on how to breathe, how fast to move, when to rest, and also how to listen to your body to ensure you don’t become poorly along the way. One thing is for sure, you will need to be at peak fitness before attempting something as big as climbing a mountain, so before even thinking about booking an experience like this, be sure to get your fitness levels to their best so that you don’t suffer during your experience.
Take a Camera!
Finally, while it’s always best to live in the moment and take in experiences as they come, you absolutely must remember to take your camera! Climbing a mountain is a once in a lifetime opportunity for most, and although we’re sure the memories will be with you for the rest of your life, having the photographic proof will also help you relive those memories time and time again! Plus, how cool are your Instagram pictures going to be?!
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