Climbing – Avalanches

Even in the 21st century, with over a hundred years of climbing experience and modern gear, avalanches still kill many each year. One of the reasons lies in something called, appropriately enough, catastrophe theory. The physics is complex, but the basic ideas are simple: avalanches occur abruptly and are extremely hard to predict.
Imagine an ordinary [...]

Climbing – AMS and Frostbite

AMS, Frostbite and many other environment related issues are inherent features of certain climbs. Knowing what produces them can help you avoid their harmful consequences.
AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness)
The percentage of oxygen in air decreases with altitude. Breathing it has health consequences, one of which is various forms of AMS. The symptoms range from mild headache [...]

Climbing – Getting Started

Taking a class on climbing is the surest, quickest way to ramp up for the real thing. Experienced teachers can help novices learn the basics of protection, safety, technique and assessment. They’ll provide useful information about first aid, health risks (such as AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) and Frostbite), what clothing to wear and many more [...]

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