mountain climbing.. what 'cha think??
By tammy27
@tammy27 (1241)
Philippines
April 20, 2011 9:31am CST
my friends and i were planning to go mountain climbing sometime this summer. but since it's our first time we have no idea what to expect. what about you guys, what do you plan to do this summer?
3 responses
@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Apr 11
I hope you don't do any part of the climb by yourself. Have you seen '127 Hours'? It is about a climber who gets caught in a crevance and has to cut off his arm to save his life. My ex and I went one time and he insisted on climbing this one really scarey side of a mountain and the plan was that I would drive on down the road and pick him up. He took longer than I thought he should and I worried until I saw him coming around the bend.
@tammy27 (1241)
• Philippines
25 Apr 11
yes, i saw that movie. my friends and i watched it simply because it's about mountain climbing, lol... yes we did have some fear at first, but at the end the thirst for summer mountain climbing still won. haha after watching that movie we promised to be more careful since we're not rich and we can't afford staying in the hospital, lol
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@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Apr 11
Well, I am certainly glad to hear that. One trip to the hospital can break ya!
@peavey (16936)
• United States
21 Apr 11
My son and son in law went mountain climbing last year. You need to be in good shape and train for high altitude (low oxygen) activity. Also, expect temperature changes and take jackets that can be put on or taken off easily as needed. Plan on taking enough water and energy producing foods. Even if you'll be out only one day, take a change of socks!
As for me, I plan on staying close to home this summer. Gardening, working a little and doing radiation therapy for most of it. Next year I'll be more active, though.
