Nature Sports 

BASIC NATURE SPORTS IN ERZURUM

Basic nature sports organized in Erzurum are Climbing, Rafting, Canoe, Mountain bike:

1. MOUNTAINEERING:
Mountaineering has branched into specialisations that address different aspects of the mountain. : Alpinism and Rock climbing.


a) Alpinism :It is a branch of climbing exercised in mountains with different heights and trip routes;

• Hiking (Daily trip)
• Trekking ( weekend camping trips)
• Expedition ( long term climbing and camping trips )
Especially Palandöken Peak,Peaks around Uzundere and İspir are the appropriate geographies for these kinds of sports .

b) Rock Climbing : Natural Climbing Tracks take place especially in Uzundere and İspir.
Unnatural Climbing :The highest outdoor climbing wall of the world has been activated at Atatürk University.
Ice climbing : The second highest outdoor ice climbing wall is located at Atatürk University.

2. RAFTING: Rafting tracks for all ages, many other tracks in İspir and the tracks designed for primary learners in Uzundere are available in Erzurum.


3. CANOE: The branch of canoe is exercised especially in Lake Tortum, Kandilli Pond , Camp training Center, Konaklı Pond and Durgunsu,Uzundere,İspir,Oltu Streams.

4. MOUNTAIN BIKE: Different tracks for mountain bike are available both in citycenter and counties.All activities mentioned above and effective professional guidance are provided by Atatürk University Sports Club.Students who take part in these activities carried out scientifically by especially Physical Training and Sports Department take courses such as First Aid, Foreign Language, Psychology,Communication,Search and Rescue, Human Resources besides their professionel branch.