PE Q4 Flashcards
Why do people engage in outdoor recreational activities?
o Some do it for personal satisfaction and enjoyment
o It is time away from the day-to day routine
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o Others do it to be in touch with nature, which they rarely have the chance to do.
o Many do it for personal pursuit such as photography, collecting seashells, reaching the top of Mt. Apo, conquering the rapids of
Cagayan River, or even attaining a certain fitness level.
You walk on well-marked trails of easy to moderate difficulty, these are usually half-day to one-day tours.
Hiking
Most hiking tours
take anywhere from _______round trip.
2 to 8 hours’
is between hiking and mountaineering regarding difficulty. Although it’s more similar to hiking. The difference being
that treks are longer than hikes. it is more challenging than hiking because you will be walking for multiple days in a row.
Trekking
Of the three, _____is by far the most challenging. It’s a more technical variation of trekking that takes you
to higher peaks.
mountaineering
Mountaineering takes you to higher peaks that are over
Often to ones that are over 5000 meters above sea level.
Benefits of hiking:
- Physical fitness (Low-impact exercise)
- Mental health
- Connect with Nature
- Social Connection
- Improves cognitive function
Leave No Trace Principles
- Plan Ahead & Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Navigational Skills
o Map reading
o Using a compass
o Understanding terrain features
o Paying attention to trail markers
o Estimating distances
o Planning a route
o Using a GPS device
Basic Climbing Essentials
o Backpacks
o Boots
o Candles
o Clothing
o Dog Tag and Whistle
o First Aid Kit
o Flashlight
o Food
o Folding knife
o Sleeping Bag
highest peak is
Mt. Apo at 2,954 meters above sea level.
The highest peak in the world,
Mt. Everest, can be submerged in the Philippine deep and still leaving more than 2,439 meters of space to spare.
History of Mountaineering
Mountaineering as a sport started out on the late 1700s in Europe after a new breed of explorers started climbing the high
peaks of the Alps.
most celebrated milestone in mountaineering history is the
conquest of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest by Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay in 1954.
The Seven Summits are the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. To date there are currently ____ people on record who have completed the Seven Summits Challenge. What are the mountains?
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Asia – Mount Everest
o North America – Mount McKinley/Denali
o South America – Mount Aconcagua
o Europe – Mount Elbrus
o Africa – Mount Kilimanjaro (Roof of Africa)
o Australia – Mount Kosciuszko/Cartensz
o Antartica – Mount Vinson Massif
Mountaineering Title Holders
Caroline LeClaire – oldest woman to climb Mt. Everest
o Min Bahadur Sherchan – oldest person to climb Mt. Everest
o Junko Tabei – First Everest ascent by a female
o George Atkinson – youngest person to climb the Second Summits at 16 years and 362 days old
