is climbing mont blanc a hard walk or a major climb?
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No, Mont Blanc is not the highest peak in Europe. Mt. Elbrus in Russia is. Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps, but it's not even among Europe's top 5.\n\nThere isn't a trail to the summit, but it isn't a super technical climb either. You do need some basic mountaineering experience and competency with an ice axe, crampons, and rope.  There are some long glacier climbs and short rock climbs. If you have no mountaineering experience, some companies will offer week long instructional courses ending in a climb of the mountain (if you have enough money!). It certainly isn't Everest. From a technical standpoint, it is probably a little easier than the Grand Teton in Wyoming. The biggest hurdles on Mont Blanc are the altitude (spending extra time acclimatizing is a MUST) and the weather.
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Okay, you won't get lost, trust me. Don't leave the bunny hill, and I don't think you'll want to anyway, and there are maps everywhere. If you feel lost just keep going down, you'll end up somewhere. Also, NC mountains aren't that big so it won't be that easy to lose your way. If you have trouble getting o the lift, your lift operator will slow it down and you just hop on. You get on with one foot in the front binding and you scoot along with the other foot. It's kind of awkward at first and it'll fell uncomfortable but don't worry, you'll get on. If you meet someone in your snowboarding class that you get along with, ask them to spend the day with you. At the very least, they'll say no and then you can not worry about embarassing yourself around someone else, if your easily embarassed. Sometimes I like to go snowboarding by myself if all I'm doing is spending the day on the mountain. It's less embarassing than going slow and having to have people wait for you. That always sucks. The most important thing is to just have a good time. Make sure you have strong muscles in your chest, abs, arms, and legs because otherwise you'll be really, really sore.
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Mount Snow is a great place that is not too challenging yet has a variety of terrain.  Its a big mountain but you are able to ski and see it all.  Killington is a lot bigger but has many trails.  Check out Stratton which is a beautiful mountain, Okemo, Smugglers Notch (challenging terrain).  Those are in Vermont.  New Hampshire and Maine also have great big mountain skiing.
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It is part of the French Alps.
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As far as I know 33 climbers have died (93 summited) since 1954 on K2. K2 is said to be the most difficult mountain in the world to climb.
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I would say that its quite possible. Mountain biking is very physical but you can take it easy and not strain too much.
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ok - safety advice aside - have exit strategies - where and when you may want to pull out.  have support people around to help give advice on the route.  if you are doing a strict downhill thing - start at the bottom and increase your start point as you get used to the speed and turns.  (make sure there are no cars!)  the faster you go, the more tipsy you become so make sure the condition of the surface is suitable.  other than that if it isn't just speeed you are after, the same principles apply as they do for surfing or skiiing - zig zags slow you down etc.  HAVE FUN
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If you have only been doing 1-4 mile hikes than i would suggest a 5-7 mile hike, if you are looking to condition more. If you have been doing 3-6 mile hikes though, go give a ten mile hike a try. Last year my special man and i would go hiking about 2-4 times a week on around 3-5 mile hikes. So one day we decided what the heck, lets give it a try. There was 10 mile hike around pictured rock in Michigan. It took us about 6 hours. We stopped a bunch to take in the scenery, and we had plenty of water. That is the key. Our dog even came with us. We where tired that night, and went to bed early, but we felt pretty good the next day. Energized by all we had seen, and proud of our accomplishment. To be on the safe side, make sure there are a few trails that you could take to shorten the hike if need be. This way if you are getting tired you can get back to your car a little sooner, just in case. Well good luck, and have fun!
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The Grand has several different routes to the summit.  The short answer is yes, a novice can climb the Grand.  However, if you choose to do it (which I HIGHLY recommend), be smart.  Go with someone experienced, choose your route with common sense, and always practice safe climbing!  Of course, plan, plan, plan, and then plan some more!
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NEITHER - It's not the number of steps, but the rate at which you climb.  It takes essentially the same amount of energy to climb to the top regardless of stride length.  Duration of the exercise is more important than the intensity, generally speaking.  Just do what feels best.
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Much more difficult.\n\nClothing was primitive, supplementary oxygen was in its infancy (if even available), no satellite weather reports, no chance of any support (not that there is much more now at high levels), less understanding of the climb as less people had been there.\n\nI have absolute respect for folks doing it now ... but the folks that did it first - wow!\n\nPeace out
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Southeast in the Alps, Look for Mont Blanc (White Mountain in French)
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Most cycle races are run over hill gradients of between 5% and 20%\n\nMy opinion of a power climb (one you can ride up in a big gear would be anything up to 6%.\n\nIt starts getting difficult from 7%-11%\n\nOver 11% you will be in your smallest gear\n\nOver 16% you wont be able to stay seated.\n\nHappy Hill Riding!!
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Nah, is does not kill 20% of people who attempt to climb it. It's high (7000m), but the standard route up it requires no technical mountaineering experience as such (I climbed it earlier this year). It is however an exercise in acclimatisation and AMS is common.\n\nThere are more serious routes on the South Face (the most severe side in that hemisphere) where fatalities are more common, but due to the footfall the normal route receives (3500 ascents per annum) these do not make up 20% to my knowledge.
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Its needed to get there
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it depends. if your legs aren't strong enough then it will be really hard and you wont be able to ski as well. if your legs are strong enough and your just doing powder then you should do whats comfterable same with if you have a soft ski. if you have a stiff ski then you probally want to do it. also if you race you would want to do it . good luck!
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Can you walk? If you can do that with no problem it is cool, just remember average does not mean the same as normal, so to me average is boring so you are cool!