I am interesting in Mountaineering, but not sure the specifics about it. Can you tell me some things about it?
Sure, many people think of it as only mountain climbing, but it includes backpacking and hiking as well.
Oh, ok, I see. I think that would be fun to do, and finish it up with camping by a river or lake.
Many participants do that, or they do short climbs called scrambles. Some even climb Glaciers.
Wow, a glacier would be amazing! Are there any really popular places for it?
A good deal of people climb in the Alpines or in North America it is popular in the Rocky Mountains.
I can see those being some excellent places to go mountaineering. I would think it would be better to go with others and not alone, more safe?'
Yes it is and if you can't find a partner you can always go indoor climbing at a facility.
That would be the best bet for beginners I would think. Start of and learn some helpful tips.
Yes, indoors they will attach you to a belay harness for safety reasons.