A mountain is not just a mass of rock and earth rising above the plain; it is a landmark which people have seen for centuries. Fire up your imagination by stepping into the wild for a three day expedition up to the new crater of an active volcano. It is often said that people climb a mountain because "it is there". it is a witty remark, but it is also profoundly true. I think the real reason why people climb mountains because they feel the need to do so. They feel that they are not real master of the land until they have scaled its heights.