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Mountain climbing - For the Adventurous

Mountain climbing - For the Adventurous

Ireland has amazing places to climb from Co.Kerry to Co.Donegal and anything in between, something for all levels of ability.

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Ireland has amazing places to climb from Co.Kerry to Co.Donegal and anything in between, something for all levels of ability.

Mountaineering or mountain climbing is the sport, hobby or profession of walking, hiking,backpacking and climbing mountains. In Europe it is also referred to as Alpinism , while in the Americas the term refers to a particular style of mountain climbing, that involves a mixture of ice climbing, rock climbing, mixed climbing, and where the climbers carry all their loads with them at all times. In the Himalayan regions the style of mountaineering is Expedition. While mountaineering began as attempts to reach the highest point of unclimbed mountains, it has branched into specialisations that address different aspects of the mountain and consists of three areas : rock-craft, snow-craft and skiing, depending on whether the route chosen is over rock, snow or ice. All require experience, athletic ability, and technical knowledge to maintain safety.