P.E Mountaineering Hiking

Mountaineering

A high-intensity outdoor activity involving climbing mountains, requiring advanced skills and safety equipment.

Vigorous activity

Physical activities that require substantial effort, improving cardiovascular fitness and health.

Rock climbing

A sport where climbers ascend rock formations using ropes and protection systems.

Bouldering

A form of climbing on small rocks or boulders without the use of ropes, often utilizing padded mats.

Ice climbing

Climbing on ice or snow using specialized gear such as ice axes and crampons.

Competition climbing

A competitive form of climbing done on artificial structures and climbing walls.

Hill walking

Walking over mountainous terrain for exercise and enjoyment, often requiring navigation skills.

Scrambling

An activity combining hill walking and rock climbing, often involving steep or exposed routes.

Thru-hiking

A long-distance hike on a trail that is completed in one continuous effort within a single calendar year.

Technical trails

Difficult hiking paths that include obstacles, requiring specific skills and experience.

The Ten Essentials

A list of basic equipment every hiker should carry, including map, first-aid kit, and emergency supplies.

Peak bagging

The practice of hiking to multiple mountain summits as a recreational challenge.

Day hiking

A type of hike that does not exceed daylight hours, typically returning to the starting point by sunset.

Section hiking

Traversing a long trail in stages, completing sections over time rather than in one continuous effort.

General trails

Beginner-friendly hiking paths that help build endurance for more challenging hikes.

Loose surfaces

Hiking conditions with unstable ground, posing challenges for traction and stability.