09 mars 2015

How To Prepare For Your Mount Expedition

By Leslie Ball


If you plan to have a mountain expedition, it is vital for you to do all the necessary preparations and planning to make things successful. You need to prepare all the necessary things and items for the tour. To climb the mountain, you have to consider certain guidelines to follow. The main thing is to plan ahead of time.

Part of the planning is your overall preparation. It is indeed hard to have a successful Mount Everest expedition if you fail to prepare the needed items and things. Many are planning or are looking forward to do it as one heck of a challenge. If you are willing then you must prepare everything ahead of time.

If you think of doing it alone or with your friends, you have to be brave when doing it. If you think you cannot do it alone then ask your friends if they can go with you. One can get his or her own team to try the expedition. This is not indeed impossible to do it, you have to prepare what is needed. Determine what you really need and be confident.

You can also ask the experts to be your tour guide if there is a need to do it. Asking for assistance and guidance cannot hurt you in any way. Remember to travel when the weather condition is good. Research about the best month to do it to be successful in your overall journey. You have to ensure that all are done well.

If the season is not good then there is a big chance that worst things will happen to you and your team if you have any. There is the possibility of heavy mud, snow and rain which makes it terrible for all the climbers out there. To avoid it from happening, you have to consider the driest months of the place where you will be climbing.

Another thing is to select a highly convenient route. There are many routes available and each type has basic characteristics to consider and to know which is more secure and safer. It is recommended to select the longest route because it will give your greater possibility because of its high acclimation.

The packing of all the necessary items must also be done in advance. It is part of the needed preparation. Speaking of all your important things and items, you can bring some extra shorts, shirts or socks for your overall protection. Refrain from bringing useless items as it could weaken your body when climbing.

You also must bring boots to protect your feet against external elements. Prepare the kit for yourself and the team. The materials must be useful to keep you protected all the time. You need to be ready mentally as well.

You have to know other common sickness or disease when you climb a mountain. One common thing is AMS or better known as acute mountain sickness. Know the symptoms of the sickness. This is considered as height disease which can be destructive when it is not treated well. Tell the guide right away if you think you have it.




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