Climbing Mount Kenya: Your Path to the Summit
Mountaineering is the sport of climbing mountains. While some scholars categorize it as including activities such as rock and ice climbing, and trekking, others expand the definition to encompass backpacking, hiking, skiing, via ferrata, and wilderness activities. Additionally, some view indoor climbing, sport climbing, and bouldering as part of mountaineering. Generally, the term is most commonly understood to refer to adventure climbing or sports climbing, combined with trekking in remote or challenging locations. Hiking in mountainous areas can also be considered a form of mountaineering when it involves scrambling, basic rock climbing, or glacier crossing.
Originally focused on reaching the highest peaks, mountaineering has since evolved into various specializations that tackle different mountain environments. These specializations include rock-craft, snow-craft, and skiing, depending on whether the route involves rock, snow, or ice. Each area demands a combination of experience, athletic skill, and technical expertise to ensure safety.
