Participles #1

A challenging mountain offers excitement to a climber.

Experienced climbers look for new mountains to climb.

Spiked boots are one necessary piece of equipment.

Climbers also use ropes, axes, and specialized tools.

Good climbers, tiring, will rest where they can.

Those resting will check their equipment and their route.

Returning groups of climbers carefully unpack and examine their gear.

Climbers who find damaged equipment must repair or replace such gear.

Most mountain climbers follow carefully mapped routes.

Some mountains challenge even skilled climbers.