Mountain climbing is a very popular recreational activity. There are more and more people who are getting involved. Mention the phrase mountain climbing, and surely there would be people who would enthusiastically tell stories and facts.

Mountain climbing is one activity that facilitates the bonding of man to nature. That is because through this recreational hobby, people get to recognize and appreciate the beauty of nature.

Getting up high into mountain slopes would help people take a longer glimpse of the wilderness, of the mountain forests, of the beauty of the sky when seen from elevated lands, and of the sight of the lower valleys and flatlands from up above.

Indeed, mountain climbing is an enriching experience. Given the opportunity, of course, no human would ever let the chance to climb a mountain climb. The outdoor activity would pose so many pleasures, though it is truly tiring.

But not all people are given the privilege to go mountain climbing. There could be many setbacks. One of those setbacks preventing people from going up would be money constraint. People think the activity would be expensive because there are gear to buy and membership to mountaineering clubs are expensive.

Another constraint would be time. People are so occupied with work because that is how they earn their living. During off days, people just doze off at home so they can recharge or attend to family matters. So, for busy people, how can there be enough time for such an activity?

Some people have the money and the time, but they simply can't climb a mountain because they are handicapped or because they aren't physically well to do the task. You know how hard mounting climbing is as an activity, so flexibility and physical agility is a must.

But to those who can't enjoy mountain climbing personally, there are alternatives nowadays. There are different games that are designed to help people get the thrill and exhaustion of actual mountain climbing.

One of these games is wall climbing. The activity is almost like climbing the mountain walls and boulders. The activity can be done indoors where a safety harnesses is attached to the person's body for added safety.

For computer geeks, there are computer games, which have mechanics just like mountain climbing. Thus, gamers can virtually climb virtual mountains. Basic mental skills on climbing terrains and control are keys to such computer games.

The thrill of actual mountain climbing can't be equaled. However, games patterned after the activity can give you the thrill and challenges as if you are actually climbing the slopes. Try one now.