National Mountain Climbing Day 2022, History & Significance

National Mountain Climbing Day 2022: Every Year National Mountain Climbing Day is celebrated on the 1st of August. Mountains are landforms that have an elevation of at least 1000 feet (300 meters) or more above their surrounding area. Mountains have geographical significance for a nation as they serve as the natural borders. National Mountain Climbing Day is observed to make people aware of the thrilling experience of mountain climbing. National Mountain Climbing Day signifies that once in our lifetime we should have the experience of climbing a mountain. Many people possess the adventurous hobby of mountain climbing. In this article, we have discussed the History, and Significance of National Mountain Climbing Day 2022.

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National Mountain Climbing Day 2022: History

National Mountain Climbing Day is celebrated to honor the mountaineers Bobby Mathews and Josh Madigan. On 1st August 2015, Booby Mathews and Josh Madigan successfully scaled all the 46 peaks of the Adirondack Mountains situated in New York. On August 1 they were able to climb the White Face Mountain, the 46th Peak.

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world and Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in India. The first Indian to climb Mount Everest was Avatar Singh Cheema in the year 1965. 15 foreigners had already achieved the milestone of climbing  the highest peak of Mount Everest before Avatar Singh. Bachendri Pal at the age of 30 became the first Indian woman to climb the Mount Everest. The youngest Indian to climb Mt. Everest at the age of 16 in 2010 was Arjun Vajpai. During the COVID-19 Pandemic to motivate people for mountain climbing he started a challenge called Har Ghar mein Everest Challenge.

National Mountain Climbing Day 2022: Significance

National Mountain Climbing Day is observed to aware the public the benefits of mountain climbing.  Many people are passionate towards climbing mountain and do it as their hobby. Through mountain climbing people can enjoy the beauty of nature. Mountain climbing has physical as well as mental benefits. Mountain climbing is a good exercise for our body as it keeps our body healthy and fit. The RBCs or the erythrocytes of our blood gets increased when we climb a mountain. Through mountain climbing one can have a strong mind and can also build strength which will help in overcoming the difficulties of life. On Mountain Climbing Day people are encouraged for activities like hiking, trekking, rock climbing, etc.

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FAQs: National Mountain Climbing Day 2022

Q.1 When is National Mountain Climbing Day 2022 observed?

Ans. National Mountain Climbing Day 2022 is observed on the 1st of August 2022.

Q.2 Why is National Mountain Climbing Day 2022 celebrated?

Ans. National Mountain Climbing Day 2022 is celebrated to honor the mountaineers Bobby Mathews and Josh Madigan.

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