Moodle and Mountaineering
Course announcements This week's discussion topic..Each week we'll be having a discussion on a different mountaineering issue. Feel free to add your thoughts.
Vote for the next climbIn the autumn, following our successful - we hope! - ascent of Mont Blanc, we plan to tackle another Alpine challenge. Exercise your democratic right to choose by selecting your preferred climb below - the most popular one will be the one we do!
See the summit of Mont Blanca very short youtube video showing you the summit of Mont Blanc
Interview with Steve, experienced alpinist, talking about the risks and considerations when climbing Mont Blanc
Information online about Mont BlancThis is the wikipedia entry about Mont Blanc
List of necessary equipmentlist in pdf format of mountaineering equipment (courtesy of ontopmountaineering)
Course resources
Climbing Conundrum- can you make the right choice?a decision-making/simulation/role play activity with a twist: get it wrong and you die!
A collaborative glossary of climbing termsAdd your climbing terms to this glossary so others can learn from your knowledge.
(The glossary terms for download)Here are the glossary terms for download. Instructions here
Planning document 
Assignment: Requirements for a night on the AlpsWrite 500 words on what you would need if you went to spend a night in the Alps. Give your reasons for each choice. You will not be allowed to exceed the maximum number of words!
Quiz: Test your knowledge on AlpinismThis quiz contains a variety of questions to test your knowledge of Alpine mountaineering. At the end of the quiz you will be given your score with suggestions for improvement.
Peer Assessment: Rate your mateThis activity will allow you to assess your climbing partners' proficiency, safety and reliability on the Mountains.
