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EXPEDITION CLIMBING [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
CONT

Expedition climbing demands the skills of winter climbing, in addition to the logistics of an extended trip, often in a foreign country.

CONT

The main difference between expedition climbing and other muontaineering come in the logistics of tackling a remote peak, the more severe weather likely to be encountered, and the challenge of climbing at high altitudes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
DEF

Ascension comportant une escalade en montagne qui se déroule avec l'aide de porteurs et qui a lieu en terres éloignées.

CONT

En général, l'expédition nécessite l'emploi de porteurs et comporte une longue marche d'approche.

Spanish

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