Mountain biking vs Mountaineering
Mountain biking and mountaineering have 93% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Mountain biking | Mountaineering |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 5 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | With a partner or opponent |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $600 | $400 |
Choose mountain biking if
- Quicker first wins
About $600 to start, then about $30 a month.
Choose mountaineering if
- Slower to reward you
About $400 to start, then about $80 a month.
What you'll need
- Mountain biking: Helmet, Gloves, Bike hire Full cost breakdown
- Mountaineering: About $400 to start, then about $80 a month. Full cost breakdown