Mountaineering- the sport of attaining, or attempting to attain, high points in mountainous regions, mainly for the pleasure of the climb. For the untrained, mountaineering is a dangerous pastime. It is properly restricted to climbing in localities where the terrain and weather conditions present such hazards that, for safety, a certain amount of previous experience will be found necessary. Mountaineering differs from other outdoor sports in that nature alone provides the field of action—and just about all of the opposition—for the participant. Climbing mountains embodies the thrills produced by testing one's courage, resourcefulness, cunning, strength, ability, and stamina to the utmost in a situation of inherent risk. Mountaineering, to a greater degree than other sports, is a group activity, with each member both supporting and supported by the group's achievement at every stage.
Rappel- A descent of a vertical surface, as a cliff or wall, by sliding down an anchored rope that is passed through a device attached to a harness that provides friction.