National Mountain Climbing Day 2022: Story of 2 friends who climbed Whiteface Mountain

National Mountain Climbing Day 2022: Mountain climbing is always adventurous. It is a hobby for many people while many see it as an activity that teaches how to deal with challenges and overcome fears in life. 

On August 1 every year, National Mountain Climbing Day is observed. It was on August 1, 2015, when two young men climbed the 46 High Peaks of New York State's Adirondack Mountains. Bobby Matthews and his friend Josh Madigan climbed the final peak, Whiteface Mountain.

Whiteface Mountain is the fifth-highest mountain in New York. It is also one of the high peaks of the Adirondack Mountains.

Bobby Matthews and Josh Madigan were inducted into the Adirondack 46 Club a year later. Only those who have climbed all 46 high peaks of the Adirondack Mountains are members of the club.

Mountain Climbing: Health benefits

Mountain climbing has its own set of benefits for health. Since it involves walking and trekking, it is a good way to keep yourself fit and healthy. Besides, it also allows you to explore new places and exciting activities. 

Experts say that mountain climbing is a compound exercise that keeps a person in shape as it makes use of different muscle groups at the same time.