Large heights have long attracted people. Once two conquerors of the peaks - Pakkar and Balma - climbed Mount Mont Blanc. It happened on August 8, 1786. “Climber's Day” - that’s what this day will be called later, and will be celebrated annually throughout the world.
Pioneers
Already 5 thousand years ago, daredevils conquered the peaks - this is evidenced by the finds and remains of people found high in the mountains. In those days, according to scientists, they were looking for food. Now climbers want to test themselves, some consider mountaineering a sport.
Climber's day appeared on the calendar more than 200 years ago, but people began to "master" the heights much earlier. They tried to conquer Mont Blanc several times. In 1741, Pocock and Wyndham from England discovered the Chamonix Valley, from which all further campaigns started. For many years it was not possible to reach the highest point of Mont Blanc: expeditions ended tragically.
And in 1786, Pakkar, along with the conductor of Balm, conquered the mountain and hoisted the red flag, which was recorded by telescopes in Chamonix. Now August 8th is not just an ordinary day, but Climber's Day. This is due to the fact that climbing Mont Blanc has become the starting point of the era of mountaineering.
The holiday spread throughout the world and became international. Each climber, regardless of place of residence and citizenship, considers August 8 as his day.
Holiday in modern time
Not everyone is mountaineering with the goal of climbing. Work prom. climber in our time is of great importance. Such specialists can wash windows and facades, paint and repair them, remove snow and icicles, install air conditioning and perform other operations without scaffolding.
There are more and more tall buildings in the world, therefore, in the future, the demand for a specific profession will only grow. The salaries of “high-level specialists” are high throughout the world, since work is associated with the risk of a fall. On August 8, these workers celebrate Industrial Climber Day.
In general, a holiday in modern times is considered by people whose activity or profession is associated with the development of heights, it does not matter whether it is mountains or high-rise buildings. The solemn date serves as an occasion for meetings, exchange of experience, setting new records and spectacular shows. Organizations hold concerts, contests for their employees, and award employees diplomas and prizes.
On the Climber's Day, sports clubs organize mountain climbing competitions. Difficult routes are often offered to athletes to identify the best climber. Events are fascinating and attractive, but dangerous. Therefore, to participate in them you need to be a trained person, trained, trained in the basics of survival in extreme conditions.
Climbers' holiday is celebrated all over the world. This is a day of strong spirit, hardy people. They can successfully climb a mountain or a wall of a high-rise building. But they also need attention, gifts, so do not forget to congratulate your friends climbers and wish them to conquer new heights.