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Mountaineering vs Skiing

Mountaineering and skiing have 89% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatMountaineeringSkiing
Time a week5 hours a week5 hours a week
Who withWith a partner or opponentOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$400$200

Choose mountaineering if

  • More hands-on
  • More to learn

About $400 to start, then about $80 a month.

About mountaineering

Choose skiing if

  • Less hands-on
  • Less to learn up front

About $200 to start, then about $100 a month.

About skiing

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.