Mountain climbing locations vary in altitude but many of them are in of sub zero temperatures. Camping and Hiking have always been a hit to normal outdoor oriented enthusiasts.
If you are new to camping and have nobody to advise you on how to go about it you could spend sometime browsing through the various books and websites related to camping. Cutting up apples, separating orange slices, or taking along dried fruits is an excellent, nutritious way to easily have food on hand at all times. Adults who went camping as kids usually have very vivid memories of their adventures.
Learn to recognize and remember landmarks and while hiking try to familiarize yourself with your surroundings. Breathe deeply of fresh air, that's what it's all about. The hatchet will cut the larger pieces of firewood down to size.
There are so many more constellations to gaze at when you get away from the light pollution of the cities and suburbs. Camping and hiking equiptment are constantly changing and upgrading for the better.
