6. Why do we need extra energy
on the mountains?
We got vitamin C, iron tablets and hot
chocolate milk with our breakfast. It
gives extra energy. These were given
for strength and to keep us warm in the
cold.
7.
8. Tied a thick rope across the river,
from one bank to the other. The rope
was tightly fixed to pegs or ‘pitons’ on
both the sides.
Then tied a rope around the waist
and put a sling (type of hook) in it.
Then put the sling on the thick rope
tied across the river. Walking through
the icy water, go to the other side
12. Our instructor tied a rope around his waist.
He put the sling, and held the thick rope
which was hanging. He started climbing as if
he was running up.
19. Things in the rucksacks
• food packets, water bottle, rope, hook,
plastic sheet, diary, torch, towel, soap,
windcheater, whistle, glucose, jaggery,
chana and some other snacks.
20. ASSIGNMENTS
• What kinds of tools are needed for
climbing mountains?
• Why one should have adventure in their
life?
• Locate in the map of India Himalayas
region.