Mountain Climbing

Question
Hi, I am doing a report for my class and I need to know something about mountain climbing.  My question is what is the main thing I need to know about mountain climbing?

Answer
I don't think that I can answer this.  I don't know if there is one thing that is the most important thing that one needs to know in order to climb a mountain.  

If I were to answer this question, I would say that the main thing you would need to know about your self is your limits.  You don't want to go beyond your limits.  If you do you may get into trouble.  

I think that the main thing you need to know about the mountian is your route, including alternates in the event of bad weather, injury, etc.  

There are also numerous skills that one should know when climbing a mountian, but I can't think of one that is the most important.

I hope that this helps.  If you could give me a more specific question, I would be happy to answer that as well.  Thanks for the question.

Nick