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The 30 hobbies closest to mountaineering in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Flying from hills under a fabric wing, launching on foot and riding rising air.
Alike: Both outdoors and brainy.
Different: Gentler on the body.
Rock climbingBoth brainy.More social.
Mountain bikingQuicker first wins.
Trail motorcyclingLivelier. Quicker first wins.
SkiingLess hands-on. Less to learn up front.
CanyoningCheaper to start. Easier on the brain.
SnowboardingLess hands-on. Less to learn up front.
ParkourCheaper to start. More creative.
SkateboardingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
SlackliningCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
BMXMore competitive. Less hands-on.
CoasteeringCheaper to start. Easier on the brain.
SkydivingGentler on the body. Closer to home.
BoulderingBoth brainy.Cheaper to start. More of an indoor thing.
Roller skatingCheaper to start. Closer to home.
Ice skatingCheaper to start. More of an indoor thing.
KartingCheaper to start. More competitive.
KitesurfingCloser to home.
BackpackingLess adrenaline. Looking after living things.
FreedivingMore competitive. Less hands-on.
SailingBoth brainy.Cheaper to start. Gentler on the body.
Cycle touringLess adrenaline. More rhythmic and repetitive.
WindsurfingCloser to home.
Kayaking & canoeingCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
SpearfishingMore useful day to day. Looking after living things.
Scuba divingLooking after living things. Gentler on the body.
SurfingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
AstronomyBoth brainy.Cheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
Horse ridingCheaper to start. Looking after living things.
OrienteeringBoth brainy.Cheaper to start. Less adrenaline.The closest are Paragliding, Rock climbing, Mountain biking, Trail motorcycling and Skiing. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Trail motorcycling is close to mountaineering and quicker to pick up.
Rock climbing is close to mountaineering and costs less to start.
