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Trekking in high mountain areas provides unmatched beauty with an experience of ultimate wilderness and personal achievements. However, these attributes are counterbalanced by the hardship of exertion at high altitude. Not everyone should go to very high altitude. Anyone planning difficult mountain treks must be aware of the demands and risks imposed by very high altitude, be assured of excellent underlying health, and be prepared by rigorous training.
All medications should be reviewed since many can increase the risk of other medical problems at altitude, for example: Diuretics; Birth control pills or estrogen; Beta-blockers.
Everyone who contemplates a trip above 16,000 feet must have a thorough physical exam and evaluation to uncover any general medical problem that might flare up on a trip to a remote area where medical care is many days away. The major problems at high altitude result from impaired oxygen absorption and transportation.
A high altitude trekker needs an optimal red blood cell count to carry oxygen, good lungs a strong heart, normal kidneys and normal or well-controlled blood pressure.
The best indicator of success at altitude is recent strenuous activities at altitude. What can one do before a trip to improve his/her prospects, assuming he/she has good results on a medical exam and physiological testing.
Mountain Travel Sobek Treks are designed to allow time for acclimatization while trying to follow a schedule that accommodates people’ time constraints. Certain aspects of the trek organization and schedule that may seem illogical are designed to maximize acclimatization. For instance, once at altitude, elevation gains between camps are limited: you may climb higher during the day but descend to sleep (climb high, sleep low). Extra nights are spent at the same elevation after each 2,000 – 3,000 foot gain over 12,000 feet.
Porters carry all the gear. An extra day for acclimatization, plus the presence of our accomplished guides, ensures the best chances of reaching the top: we are prodding to be able to claim a 98% summit success rate – just what you did expect from a company that’s been doing this for three decades.
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