Story writing class 10 on topic mountain hiking
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The mountains, which appear to us so gigantic, are really, compared to the size of the earth, only small irregularities on the earth’s surface. They have been compared to the wrinkles on the rind of an orange. All mountains and hills are formed of hard rock, otherwise they would long ago have been leveled to flat plains.
The great ranges were probably formed when the substance of the earth, which was once molten, was cooling; but their shape and size have been much modified during the ages by the action of water, frost and volcanic force.
Ruskin has pointed out that mountains are of the greatest possible use to man in three ways in connection with air, water and earth.
The mountains have a great deal to do with keeping the air circulating, and renewing its purity. The snow-covered summits of high mountains make the air in contact with them very cold; and as cold air tends to sink.
It descends to the plains and lowlands in cooling winds; while the hot air of the plains rises up to the higher altitudes to be cooled and descend purified again to the lower levels.
Mountains, again, are the great reservoirs of the earth’s fresh water, and are the source of the rivers and streams, without which men could not live. They catch the rain and store it up, in the following way. Warm moisture-laden winds are cooled down when they blow against a lofty mountain range, and in summer condense in rain, and in winter in snow.
All the winter, the high mountains are storing up water in the from of snow; and when the summer comes, a great deal of this snow melts and pours down in torrents and streams of water to feed the great rivers.
Much of the snow, too, descends from the higher levels, where it never melts, in the form of glaciers, which at a lower level melt, and are the source of rivers; and a good deal of the rain that falls on mountains finds its way through crevices in the rocks to underground caves, which become reservoirs of water to feed perennial streams.
Lastly, mountains provide the material that forms the fertile soil of the plains. The rocks at high levels on the mountains are constantly being split and broken by the intense frost.
The fragments of rock fall into the valleys, and the smaller ones are carried down by the rushing torrents, and gradually broken and rubbed and ground down into sand and gravel and mud.
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Those who aren’t daring enough to go mountaineering but still yearn to experience similar thrill can go for a mini version of it that is rock climbing. While mountain climbing is more challenging and dangerous and requires greater focus and conviction, rock climbing is less risky as the person is required to climb a cliff which is not as high as a mountain.
Rock climbing doesn’t require much skill and can be done with the help of the guide’s instructions even if you do not have any prior knowledge about the sport. However, those planning to go for mountain climbing must gather information about how this sport is carried out and the risks involved. It is also important to ensure that you are physically fit to indulge in this sport. It is advisable to speak to someone who can render first-hand experience of mountain climbing before planning to take up this adventure sport.
I have tried rock climbing and the experience was awesome. I would also like to try mountain climbing but I need to gather enough courage for it first.
Mountaineering is considered to be the ultimate adventure. This is because it includes numerous adventurous activities including rock climbing, hiking, walking on the hilly terrains, trekking on snow covered peaks, going through dense forests and more. It is one of the best sports for adventure seeker
One must be physically fit and have good stamina to take up this sport. Equipments such as trekking poles, hiking boots, mountaineering boots, alpine climbing harness, crampons and ice axe are required for this adventurous activity. Unlike various other adventure sports, mountaineering cannot be done in a few minutes or hours. It takes days to complete this sport and the entire experience is breath-taking.
Mountaineers are given strict instructions that they are required to follow diligently during the course of this activity. Even a small mistake on the part of the mountaineer can be extremely dangerous. Thus, besides physical stamina this activity also requires a good presence of mind and determination.
Mountaineering in India
Mountain climbing is one of the oldest adventure sports. It has always excited the adventure seekers from across the globe. There are various places in different parts of the world where one can enjoy mountain climbing and trekking. India also has quite a few places where this adventure sport can be tried. Mountaineering became popular in India post-independence. As people began showing keen interest in this activity many mountaineering institutes were opened. Mountaineering institutes in Sikkim and Manali are among the oldest in the country.
Some of the mountain climbing destinations in India are the Friendship peak in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakhi Peak in Himachal Pradesh and Stok Kangri in Ladakh. Adventure seekers from around the country and even from different parts of the world go for mountaineering expeditions to these places.
Conclusion
As exciting as it is, mountaineering is equally risky. One must take proper training and ensure he is physically and mentally fit to take up this activity before going for it..