The fundamental characteristic of weather in the mountains is its large temporal and spatial variability. Mountain’s location, it’s altitude and the ratio between the share of the surface and the free atmosphere, are the factors that significantly mould the values of weather variables and hence contribute to the shaping of the diverse mountain weather. The intention of this written assignment is to explore the climatic and weather preparations of mountaineers, as the changes in the mountains are frequently faster and stronger than on plains. I focused on preparations for alpinist expeditions to foreign mountains, as the preparation and adequate knowledge of conditions are crucial there. The main topic of my assignment are the interviews with three regular mountaineers who have completed some foreign mountain expeditions. I talked to three mountain climbers and studies four larger mountain regions. Based on the conducted interviews I summarized the chief weather characteristics and alpinist preparations for ascents in the studied mountain regions.
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