Alpine climbing

Alpine climbing is technically defined as climbing anywhere in the alpine zone, or above treeline. Alpine climbing can also mean ice- and mixed-climbing above treeline. The main objective of Alpine climbing is to reach the summit. Each requires a diverse skill, making it both dangerous and adventurous.

Alpine environments are defined as being cold, windy, and snowy, and characterized by low growing season temperatures and a very short frost-free period. Alpine climbing is an ancient mountain sport that has been around for centuries. It is a sport that’s diverse in its scope, encompassing many different styles of climbing and approaches to tackling difficult mountainsides.

Alpine climbing is a multi-disciplinary sport. Climbers need to be able to climb rock and ice faces, hike long distances with heavy packs, and navigate glaciated terrain, with the main objective of reaching a summit. It's more technical than mountaineering.
Alpine climbing