Day: October 24, 2017

Mountaineering, a sport with a rich history, has evolved into rock-craft, snow-craft, and skiing specializations. The term ‘alpinism ‘, which refers to climbing routes with minimal equipment in high, snow and ice-covered mountains, was coined in the 19th century to distinguish climbing as a sport or recreation from hunting or religious pilgrimage. The UIAA, the […]

Exploration is the search for information or resources, occurring in all non-sessile animal species, including humans. Its most significant rise was during the Age of Discovery when European explorers charted the world. In scientific research, exploration is one of three purposes: description and explanation. The Phoenicians traded throughout the Mediterranean Sea and Asia Minor, and […]

Camping is an outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from home in a shelter, such as a tent, caravan, or motorhome. It can be enjoyed through all four seasons and is a popular recreational activity among elites since the early 20th century. Modern campers frequent publicly owned natural resources, such as national and state parks, […]