Have you ever had a goal that made you give up comfort and move on? Is there a belief that allows you to endure physical fatigue and still stumble forward? Do you see yourself really giving it your all?

Snow-capped mountains are very special. In one's life, all one has to do is to climb a snow-capped mountain once. The beautiful scenery and the feeling of reaching the top make one's blood boil.

What preparations do I need to do to climb the first snow mountain in my life?

1. Be mentally prepared.

If you want to be challenged, you have to overcome fear. In the face of thin air, limited supplies, and a cold environment, you have to be mentally prepared to accept it.

2. Physical fitness.

Physical fitness must be up to standard. The thin air at high altitude can greatly reduce human abilities.

3. Equip.

What do we need to prepare for entering the snow mountain?

Clothing.

Close-fitting sweat-absorbing layer, outdoor quick-drying thermal underwear, hiking socks, etc. Thermal layer, fleece pants, plus a light down jacket, warm hat.

The outermost layer of protection, jackets and trousers, mid-top hiking boots, hiking boots must be waterproof. Warm gloves, magic headscarf, snow goggles, 20-30 liter small backpack, etc.

Technical equipment.

Ice axe: A long ice axe is suitable for walking on gently sloping terrain, and a shorter ice axe is more suitable for climbing steep slopes.

Crampons: The crampons require that the shoes must have crampons, which are very stable after being fixed, and are more free and convenient to put on and Take off.

The strapped crampons can be used with any hiking shoes without limitation, but the fixation is not as firm as the full-clamp crampons, and it is troublesome to put on and take off.

Mountaineering rope: Mountaineering ropes generally use power ropes, and there are several specifications.

According to the climbing technique, there are single ropes, half ropes, and double ropes. It is best to use dry ropes that do not absorb water when climbing ice and snow mountains.

Other technical equipment: seat belts, helmets, oxygen equipment, altimeters, hygrometers, climbing ropes, lifts, snow shovels, etc.

Emergency equipment.

First aid kit: Emergency medicines should be complete. Generally, medicines for trauma, burns, insect bites, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, cramp prevention and personal special needs are mainly used.

What is the significance of climbing a snow mountain?

Rediscover yourself and remember how you are the best you can be.

For beginners, it is also necessary to find an experienced guide when starting your first snow mountain.

This person can be a professional mountain guide, a friend who has a lot of snow mountain experience and is familiar with the peaks you have climbed, or a local villager who has many summit experiences.

Choosing a snow mountain that suits you is also a very important step.