Outdoor Education Flashcards
When did mountaineering begin?
1786
What mountain was first climbed?
Mount Blanc
Where is mount blanc located?
France
When was mount everest first climbed succesfully?
may 29, 1953
How high is mount everest?
29,032
What are the three types of mountaineering?
Snow climbing, Waterfall and mixed
What are the two styles of mountaineering?
Expedition and Alpine
What is Expedition?
Camping at the bottom
What is Alpine?
Camping at the top
What are the things you put on your shoes to walk in ice?
Crampons
What axe do climbers use?
Ice axe
How many climbing classes are there?
six
What is class one?
Hiking
What Is class two?
using hiking sticks, simple scrambeling
What is class three?
Using hands and feet, Scrambling and looking for a route
What is the outside of a rope called?
A sheath
What is the inside of a rope called?
the core
What are the three rock climbing holds?
Pocket, edge and underhold
What is class five?
Rock climbing
What is class six?
Aid climbing
what equipment is used in class six?
Anchors and Belays
What is the study of Insects?
Entomology
How many ants are there per one human?
2.5 million
An ant can carry up to how much their weight?
20