10 phrasal verbs used when climbing a mountain

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Set out	To start a journey or expedition	1. We set out early in the morning to climb the peak. 2. They set out from the base camp at dawn. 3. Let's set out for the summit before noon. 4. The team set out on their adventure with high spirits. 5. Despite the weather, they set out determined to reach the top.
Scale	To climb up or over something steep	1. We scaled the rocky cliffs carefully. 2. The climbers scaled the icy slope with crampons. 3. They scaled the mountain's face using ropes and harnesses. 4. It took us hours to scale the final ridge. 5. Climbers need to be experienced to scale such heights.
Press on	To continue moving forward despite difficulties	1. Despite exhaustion, they pressed on towards the summit. 2. We had to press on through the blizzard to reach the camp. 3. The team decided to press on despite the weather forecast. 4. Pressing on in such conditions requires determination. 5. It's important to know when to rest and when to press on.
Reach for	To strive for something, usually a goal or objective	1. We reached for the peak despite the challenges. 2. The climbers reached for the summit with determination. 3. Reaching for the top requires both physical and mental strength. 4. Despite setbacks, they continued to reach for their goal. 5. Climbers must reach for their dreams one step at a time.
Hang on	To wait, persevere, or cling tightly	1. Hang on, we're almost at the summit! 2. We had to hang on during the storm until it passed. 3. Hang on to the rope tightly as you descend. 4. Hang on, the weather is expected to improve soon. 5. It's important to hang on to your determination when climbing.
Turn back	To go back in the opposite direction, often due to danger or difficulty	1. We had to turn back because of the worsening weather. 2. Turning back was a difficult decision, but it was necessary. 3. The team decided to turn back before reaching the summit. 4. It's better to turn back and live to climb another day. 5. Climbers must know when it's time to turn back for safety.
Forge ahead	To continue or make progress despite obstacles	1. Despite the challenge, they forged ahead towards the peak. 2. The climbers forged ahead despite the steep terrain. 3. It's important to keep forging ahead even when it gets tough. 4. The team forged ahead through the difficult conditions. 5. Climbers must have the determination to forge ahead.
Hold on	To grip tightly or endure	1. Hold on to the rope as you climb. 2. We had to hold on during the gusty winds. 3. Hold on, we're almost at the top! 4. Hold on to your determination, don't give up. 5. Climbers must hold on to their courage in challenging situations.
Make it	To succeed in reaching a destination or goal	1. We finally made it to the summit after hours of climbing. 2. Despite the difficulties, they made it to the top. 3. Making it to the peak requires determination and skill. 4. We were unsure if we would make it, but we did. 5. Climbers feel an immense sense of achievement when they make it.
Turn around	To change direction and go back	1. We had to turn around due to dangerous conditions. 2. Turning around was disappointing, but safety comes first. 3. The team decided to turn around before it was too late. 4. Climbers must be prepared to turn around if conditions worsen. 5. It's important to know when it's time to turn around and head back.