Sunday, June 28, 2015

How To Be Safe During A Himalayan Climbing Expedition

By Francis Riggs


Adventures are sometimes what most people are constantly seeking. Others prefer to be in a corner and relax rather than go for adventurous types of activities. But there are also others who easily get bored if they do not feel the thrill of a certain activity. And because of this, they usually explore and do more dangerous types of stuff.

The most common activity that can provide you high level adventure is mountain climbing. There are different treks that you can try. Some are more difficult than others. If you are well experienced in this kind of stuff, you can try more difficult mountains. For example, you can try joining a Himalayan climbing expedition. The mountain range of the Himalayas is home to the most dangerous and tallest mountains there are. Best example for this is Mount Everest.

Because the peaks are quite high, it makes climbing more difficult compared to normal mountains. You also have to consider the steepness of the trails. You are even required to literally crawl upwards to make your way to the top. What makes it more difficult is the weather and the temperature that can be as deadly.

There are were several expeditions before. Some of them are successful while others failed. If you are not fully prepared and you do not take caution, you might easily become the victim of danger. There were a lot of reports for deaths over the past years. The difficulty is enough to make most climbers give up.

If you are planning to go and join, you need to be prepared for everything. There are several unexpected incidents and you might encounter it along the way. You have to be sure that your gear is created with high quality materials. You also need to undergo safety courses for you to learn basic techniques in surviving below zero degree temperatures.

Training is very important. Those who did not have prior experience are required to have several years in their belt. And even if you have experience already, you are still required to train for it. These types of ranges are far different from the ones that you usually climb on. And because of this, it is necessary to go through these things for your safety.

If you get there, you will observe that the trails were marked by ropes from the previous trekkers. These are things that you can use to help make the climb easier to do. However, if you do not take extra precaution, you might not be able to notice the level of durability of the one you are currently hanging on to.

Another thing to remember is to always drink lots and lots of water. There are several things that your body might experience during the climb that can jeopardize your safety. Most people mistake it for the high altitude. But this is actually cause by dehydration. So before you continue the expedition, you have to be fully hydrated.

Researching for in depth information is necessary before you decide to take your training. And if you are going to start the expedition, you need to be familiar with every gear and item that you have. It is required that you know how each of these tools function for you to be safe.




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