Climbing

Katelyne: Unit 1 Performance Task For many years and more to come, climbing Mount Everest has been such a great achievement for many climbers. Though, they may not always make it to the top, they are just happy that they got to witness the wonderful views and icy scenery. But, do they really? Are the views of the mountain breathtaking or garbage filled? To some climbers the scenery doesn’t matter, it just getting to the top that counts, but what about the mountain itself? As snow should always be white, it may not always be if more and more trash and waste continuously gets piled on the mountain there may not even be a mountain or we may be left with a small hill at that. So, how exactly are climbers having a negative impact on Mount Everest…

Climbing Mt. Everest isn't easy . Many people have tried and have failed. Reaching a goal for some people becomes a lifelong journey. People are also leaving things that they don't want to carry down, on the mountain, so that it's looking like a big garbage pile. Climbing Mt. Everest would give a person a feeling of accomplishment and knowing that they did something not many other people in the world get to do or would be able to do. You have to be in shape physically and be as prepared as…

Is it worth it? Climbing mountains is harder than most people think. Strength, determination, and problem-solving are only a few of the skills that climbers need to have. Although sherpa guides know the best paths, and the ascent s aren’t as treacherous as they used to be, there are many challenges in the way of getting to the peak. People have the right to mountain services when they put themselves at risk because mountain climbing is dangerous despite your expertise and unpredictable weather…

American rock climbing has undergone many changes, but the key aspects that have formed out of the popularizing of rock climbing have stayed the same. Lawrence C. Hamilton expresses that rock climbing is “characterized by (1) a motivation or reward structure that encourages the continual creation of new climbs, and (2) a finite and exhaustible medium in which to create them” (Hamilton 1979, 285). Rock climbing has become a new subculture and a lifestyle consisting of its own values, language,…

Would Do you think about climbing a mountain in the cold weather where I can get extremely dangerous? Mount Everest is located on the border between Tibet and Nepal in Asia's Himalayan Mountains it is one of the most dangerous mountains to climb because of the high elevation. The height of Mount Everest is about 29,029 ft tall which can be dangerous for the climber. The climate where Mount Everest is located is extremely cold it is about -30 Degrees. There is a book called Peak and it is about a…

I would say climbing Mount Everest is a bad idea say that because climbers have a high chance catching a deadly disease and death.This disease is called AMS(Acute Mountain Sickness).It is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes.Most likely to happen if you climb too fast to a high altitude you would get it but to be able to climb mount everest you have to have the right gear and enough oxygen tanks. “180+ have climbed and quickly died”.(p.420)So you…

There are many challenges and obstacles that we face, both mentally and physically in life. After reading, “Into Thin Air,” written by Jon Krakauer, he shares his, along with others experiences of climbing Mount Everest. During this journey, climbers had to mentally and physically prepare themselves for any obstacles that headed their way. Krakauer, in particular, had prior climbing experience, but wasn’t as experience in higher altitudes such as Everest. Unfortunately, some climbers didn’t make…

As the two men, Simon Yates and Joe Simpson set out to climb the elusive west side of Siula Grande, there was an assumption of risk; climbing is dangerous enough alone, but the fact that they were “alpine climbing” (climbing in it’s “purest form,” wherein someone carries the minimum of climbing supplies in their pack) guaranteed them more. To “alpine climb” one must rely heavily on their wits, technical skill, and adaptability given that it provides little leeway for error. One has to put an…

If a climber decides to make an early descent from Everest or stops climbing and waits for help, the climber often makes the right choice. For example, as Jon made his descent from the summit, he came across his teammate Beck, who was sitting down. When Jon asked Beck what he was doing, Beck said that he had trouble with his sight and was waiting for their guide to help him back to the tents. With this choice, Beck ensured that he would not further harm himself or others in an attempt to reach…

more about climbers. To start with, the journey started as a routine climb for two professional mountain climbers, but was quickly transformed into a disastrous ordeal that tested both climbers’ strength and mental fortitude. Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald created a documentary film touching the Void, which is based on a book written by Joe Simpson recapping the events of this historic climb. Upon viewing the film, I found myself not only viewing an inspiring story but being fully…