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The Many Hazards Of Climbing Everest

Climbing Mount Everest requires that trekkers be in peak physical condition. Fitness levels won’t affect altitude sickness, but people in better shape will be able to get more oxygen to their body and brain.

Training should begin a year in advance, with heavy cardio training that includes running 7 to 8 miles or an hour per day on hilly terrain. Some people choose to run on a steep incline treadmill carrying a rucksack.

Upper body weight training is also necessary to be able to traverse ice and snow, while also carrying a 15 kg pack. It’s recommended that trek climbing Mount Everest preparation include gaining weight (since one will likely lose 20% of his or her body weight with all the strenuous activity).

Supplements like glucosamine sulphate, omega 3, omega 6 and multi-vitamins are good additions to a balanced diet.

There are many ways to die climbing Mount Everest. While images of heart attacks, avalanches and nasty falls are common, there are other dangers to be aware of as well. Hypothermia occurs when the body’s core temperature drops to low levels, resulting in death.

So when climbing, a mountaineer should wear warm clothes and wrap up with another person in a sleeping bag to keep warm at night. Altitude can make the blood thicken to custard consistency, which can result in an embolism.

The best way to prevent thrombosis is to pop a few aspirin blood thinners on the way. One of the biggest fears Everest trekkers have is developing altitude sickness. As one climbs to 12,000 feet, there are 40% fewer oxygen molecules per breath.

Out of 49 days on the mountain, less than half will be spent actually climbing. The rest will be reserved for acclimatization and resting.

The mental preparation for climbing Mt. Everest is nearly as important as the physical prep work. Mount Everest trekkers should be prepared to deal with possible periods of solitude and spending long periods at high altitudes.

One can’t expect to be carried up the mountain or walking along easy mountain pathways that have been clear-cut for centuries. There are portions of tricky terrain and 90-degree ice walls that one traverse.

That being said, one should not only prepare for the arduous climbs, but also the down-time. Out of 49 days on the mountain, less than half will be spent actually climbing. The rest will be reserved for acclimatization and resting.

Some people have reported hallucinations while climbing Mount Everest. Hypoxia and fatigue undoubtedly contribute to this cause, but generally speaking, mental acuteness diminishes 30% once one hits 8,000 meters.

In 1933, Frank Smythe wrote about “curious looking objects floating in the sky.” In 1980, Reinhold Messner wrote about an imaginary companion climbing up with him. Successful Everest climbers talk about the importance of visualizing the successful climb and soaking in the view, rather than stressing out about the next step.

Climbers quickly see why local Sherpas and Buddhists say the Himalayas are a sacred and spiritual region, ideal for seeking enlightenment.