How do I into climbing mountains?

>>1088263
Practice climbing my dick first.

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>>1088265
That's not even a bump, let alone a hill.

>>1088263
what the h*ck do you even want?
aim your body at the top of the mountain and start walking

>>1088318
What about the harder ones though?

>>1088263
Go try some wallclimbing first. Then learn to tie the ropes. When you can solo climb on the wall, you know what to do.

>>1088434
What about ice and snow stuff?

>>1088448
For that you'll need sturdy boots, crampons and ice axes and maybe hook yourself to a rope, and mirror-finish sunglasses and a beard and whatnot, but better learn the basics first.

>>1088460
Would finding a club or something be good idea?

>>1088463
Yes, probably.

If you are asking because you know the techniques, have/can find the gear, and just want to get to the top of K2 to take a selfie, then a club or fellow adventurers would be your best choice. IMO.

>>1088465
I'm asking because I don't know the techniques.
I'd like to start learning and go from simple hikes + scrambles to being able to climb mountains like Shasta or Whitney and then beyond.

>>1088468
I guess it's best to start by hiking, then.

Build up hiking to smaller hills and bumps and mountains and then go for those bigger ones.

You have a long-term goal that is well-defined. That is good - not many people have that. Good luck anon.

>>1088471
Okay. I was planning on hiking and building fitness more then trying Mt. Muir or Matterhorn Peak.

>>1088468
>>1088472
are you wanting to do the non-technical or technical (i.e. roped) routes up those peaks? if you're just trying to bag them then just get out there and do them. a few years ago i hiked the whitney trail car to car in 14 hours basically off the couch. if you want to do the technical routes that'll take a bit more experience and gear.
>tfw thunderstorms fucked me out of the north arete of matterhorn peak a couple weeks ago
at least the eclipse was clear for me

>>1088505
Non technical but I'd like to be able to do more technical climbs eventually.
Do people just find someone to teach them?

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>>1088505
Have you done my Muir?
What is peak like? Some pics look not too bad but this one looks a bit scary with all that exposure.

>>1088548
i was lucky enough to have a cousin who had been climbing for years to teach me.

>>1088724
i have not. i usually come over 108, so i rarely make it much further south than bishop. per the secor guide muir's easiest route is class 3, though, so that implies some exposure.

>>1088895
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8alC1TI5WBc
This gave me some sweaty pams desu.
Maybe I'm not cut out for climbing mountains.

>>1088263
>How do I into climbing mountains?
One step at a time.

>>1088902
looks like fun! though gopro's fisheye lens sometimes makes stuff look steeper than it is. but one of the things i love most about climbing it that there are physical and mental challenges for all levels. try out some class 2, see how you like it, and go from there.

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>>1089244
I've done Mt. Thielsen which online says is a class 3/4 and it wasn't too bad.
Maybe it's the camera since this does look worse than I remember.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BefOHoIULUc