Venturing into the great outdoors for a walk is often not about reaching a destination. For most of us, a walk is about the enjoyment of a journey on foot between two points, allowing us to take pleasure from a heady blend of fresh air, scenic views and simple exercise. Sweeping panoramas, the emerald glow of a deep forest at noon, or the invigorating scent of a mountainside alive with heather are sure to put a spring in your step.
Soon you will feel the blood coursing through your body as you leave the daily grind behind and relish the freedom of the great outdoors. Along the way, take time out to lie beneath a spreading canopy of ancient trees, or admire the majesty of the mountains, soaking up the enchantment of nature. As our planet revolves under its wide blue sky, bask in the beauty of your surroundings. After all, unlike our cavemen ancestors, you are walking because you choose to, not because you have to.
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Mountains and Itineraries
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Climbing as a sport began in 18th-century Europe, with attention focused primarily on Mont Blanc, which was first successfully scaled in 1786. For about a century thereafter (often referred to as the golden age of climbing) climbers --- predominantly English --- attempted other Alpine summits, guided by local farmers and hunters. By the end of the 19th century mountain-climbing has been organized throughout Europe and North America, and most climbing was done without guides.
In the 20th century climbers turned their attention to the world's highest ranges, the Himalayas and the Karakorum. Mount Everest was finally conquered in 1953 by the New Zealander Edmund Hillary and the Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, from Nepal. The second highest peak in the world, K2 (formerly known as Mount Godwin-Austen), was climbed in 1954. Such once remote and unknown ranges now attract numerous expeditions every year, with climbers coming from all over the world as the sport grows in popularity. The highest mountains outside Asia lie in South America, many have yet to be climbed.
In the Philippines, mountaineering groups existed as early as the start of 1970s. Its pioneering members, together with mountaineers from all over the Philippines, organized the NMFP or National Moutaineering Federation of the Philippines now known as MFPI or Moutaineering Federation of the Philippines Incorporated. This is the umbrella organization of all the mountaineering club based in the Philippines.
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Basic Mountaineering Course
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Different people get into hiking for different reasons. Some do it to get fit, other to destress, some to meet new people (or maybe spend more time with friends and family), while many walk to escape the rest of the human race. Whatever your personal reasons for wanting to become a wanderer, there are important decisions you will need to make before entering into a committed relationship with the outdoors. These decisions will be easier if you are clear as to why you want to walk.
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Photography
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Photography is the perfect companion to travel. It encourages us - as travelers - to discover an area; it provides tangible memories of the trip; and it is an enjoyable way to express ourselves in art. Taking pictures is also a very accessible artform. With a little thought and effort you can create captivating images of your own creation and interpretation.
The recipe for a good photograph is: "A foreground, a background, and nothing else."
The recipe for a great photograph is: "Consider how the parts interrelate with the whole".
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