Mountaineering Flashcards
1
Q
-Is an outdoor-recreational activity that aims to reach the peak of a forest
mountain. It includes hiking, camping, climbing, river crossing, navigation, and other activities in the
natural setting.
A
Mountaineering
2
Q
– Is an outdoor activity that involves walking in natural surroundings, often on mountainous
or other scenic terrain.
A
Hiking
3
Q
- A long and difficult walk, or one that makes you feel really tired. Generally over
mountains, Hills, or forests
A
Trekking
4
Q
- The act of staying and sleeping for one or more days and nights in the outside field,
usually in a tent.
A
Camping
5
Q
- A team sports in which players find their way to different checkpoints throughout the
rough country with the help of a map and a compass, the winner being the one with the lowest time
span.
A
Orienteering
6
Q
- A pile of rock or wood used to mark a given path.
A
Cairn
7
Q
A climb using one’s hands and feet only; without artificial helps.
A
Free Climb
8
Q
- Disassembling tents, clean campsite and getting ready to leave camp.
A
Break Camp
9
Q
easily accessible bottle of water or snacks for refreshment along the trail.
A
Trail water/food
10
Q
- Rocks, strings, foliage, branches, or hack signs on tree trunks that mark the designated
route.
A
Trail Signs
11
Q
Take 5 minutes rest
A
Take 5
12
Q
Emergency camp.
A
E-camp
