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Mountaineering / Trekking

Mountaineering / Trekking

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Mountaineering and trekking is a unique sporting activity that helps children connect with nature. It starts at a basic level with walks in wooded areas and gradually moves on to mountain crossings and camping skills. Türkiye's rich mountain geography offers an excellent setting for this sport.

Benefits
  • Endurance
  • Awareness of nature
  • Survival skills
  • Team spirit
  • Peace of mind
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

LegsCoreCalvesGlutes

Supporting Muscles

BackShoulders

Fitness Components

endurancebalancecoordination
Physical Demands
Coordination
Low
Endurance
High
Strength
Low
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Short nature walks (1–2 km), accompanied by a parent

11

Up to age 11

Medium-distance trekking (5–8 km), tent camping

15

Up to age 15

Mountain crossings, basic rock climbing

A Family Sports Background Helps
Mountaineering / Trekking: Knowledge of nature and navigation skills are passed on

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Weekly time

Beginner 1–2 hours
Intermediate 3–5 hours
Advanced 5–10 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 800 – TRY 3,000

Equipment
Hiking Boots₺500–2,500
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Backpack₺300–1,500
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Trekking Poles₺200–800
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Dağcılık ve Tırmanış Federasyonu

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Mountaineering / Trekking Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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How to Go Mountaineering — Outdoor Türkiye

A video on the basics of mountaineering and how to do it safely

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How Do You Become a Mountaineer?

A vlog-style video on how to get started in mountaineering

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