Articles of category "Mountain Climbing Clubs"

Mountain climbing, known also as mountaineering, or alpinism, comprises two main aspects, which can be defined as snow craft and rock craft, depending on the route chosen. Both of them require great technical ability and experience. Traditional climbing can be practiced either for pleasure, for sport, or for research. However challenging and demanding the sport may be, it still attracts millions of climbing enthusiasts who are in hope of conquering new peaks.

On October 12, 1916 Harry F. Rentschler established the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club as a result of his enthusiastic climb of the Blue Mountains a few months before. He was assisted by a group of men from the Reading, PA area. The Blue Mountain eagle's nest became the symbol of the club. Hikes, held in spring and fall, were destined for the Eagle's Nest, as well as some other prominent spots of the Blue Mountain.