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The Dangers of Mountain Environments
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Lesson objectives
• All students must be able to name 3 pieces of essential mountain survival equipment
• Most students should be able to explain the purpose of those 3 pieces of equipment
• Some students could comment on how the types of mountain survival equipment have changed over time
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Mountain equipment
• What is the purpose of each piece of equipment?
• Am I missing any equipment fo climbing a big mountain?
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Ice Axe Rope Harness
Tent Sleeping bag
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Some of the dangers faced in extreme mountain environments
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The North Face of the Eiger
Nicknamed the ‘Murderwall’. More than 50 people have died climbing it over the years.
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The tragic story of Toni Kurz
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Dangerous cliffs
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Crevasse
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Avalanche
How do they find people buried under an avalanche?
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What has happened to him?
Beck Weathers, after getting caught in a storm on Everest in 1996
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Crampon Challenge!
• 2 volunteers each to have a go at attaching the crampons to the walking boots, with frost bitten hands.
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Other dangers
HypothermiaThis occurs when the body core temperature drops
below 35 degrees. It causes shivering, drowsiness and eventually death.
Altitude SicknessCaused by lack of oxygen. Mild altitude sickness is a
headache and feeling sick, severe altitude sickness causes your brain to swell and your lungs to fill with fluid.
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Are mountains really that dangerous...?
• We have explored some of the dangers and very occasionally accidents happen
• … but that thousands of people safely explore the mountains every year, so you should too if you get the chance.
• Duke of Edinburgh is a great place to start.
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Your Mission: Mont Blanc-highest mountain in France
Height 4810 metres
Location: French Alps
Your route and campsites are along the red line
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Task: What would I need to take?
The worksheet shows a few of the items you would need to climb Mont Blanc.
1. You have ‘£1000’ to spend each. Select and circle the items you think will be most important if you were to climb this mountain. You must stay under £1000
2. In your books, write down 2 items you chose not to buy. Explain for each why you decided not to take those items.
3. Write down the 3 items that you feel would be the most important. Explain why you feel each of the items you chose is so important.
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Lesson Outcomes
• All students must be able to name 3 pieces of essential mountain survival equipment
• Most students should be able to explain the purpose of those 3 pieces of equipment
• Some students could comment on how the types of mountain survival equipment have changed over time
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Plenary
What were the total costs you came to?
Can anyone tell me how a rope or any other piece of equipment has changed compared to 50 years ago?
What were the most expensive items?
What 3 items are most important and why?