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MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

Emmanuel Kai

Public speaking and communication

06|11|21

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

When was the last time you did something dangerous? Something thrilling and adventurous? Well, I will tell you that a couple of years back, I did something extraordinarily courageous and exciting that changed my way of looking at the world. I did Mountain Climbing. The most challenging and yet daring sport in the world. It is a highly enjoyable sport which I want everyone to try at least once in their life.

There is something you need to know about mountain climbing that is a really fun sport. You can enjoy with your friends in groups. It is highly athletic and brings out the risk-taking attitude in people, making them ready for anything that comes their way (Laurance, 2012). And the best part is that you get to experience and explore new areas and beautiful scenery. However, as I said before, it is quite challenging mentally and physically. It is risky, which gives a lot of stress, and it drains energy a lot. The muscles get tired. Sunburns happen all the time. But again, for me, even after these hardships, it was a memorable and remarkable experience as I get to see beautiful rivers, mountains and wild animals. Also, it is a very healthy sport that brings the body in shape and provides energy to the mind (Gardener, 2014).

So, as I told you, mountain climbing is a fun and totally enjoyable experience. It can be challenging, but it is all worth it because we get to experience the rawness of nature at its best (The Environmentor, 2019). I hope my experience will bring the risk-taking element in you all and that you will also try to go mountain climbing someday. It is surreal. Even now, when I look at my pictures from that experience, I get a chance to relive everything. I want all of you to absorb similar joy and thrill.

References Gardener, T. (2014, 7 23). Health benefits of Climbing and Hill Walking. Retrieved from BMC: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/health-benefits-of-climbing-and-hill-walking Laurance, A. (2012, August 15). Why Climb? Retrieved from OutdoorsNW: https://www.outdoorsnw.com/2012/08/climbing-why-climb/ The Environmentor . (2019, March 22). 10 Reasons why Climbing Mountains can Enrich Your Life. Retrieved from blog Tentree: https://blog.tentree.com/10-reasons-why-climbing-mountains-can-enrich-your-life/