Questions tagged [acclimatization]
Questions about acclimatization
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Why do Everest climbers go up, down and up again, instead of acclimatizing by simply staying in a camp longer?
To acclimatize to extreme altitude oxygen levels, why do Everest (Chomolungma) climbers go first up and then back down before going up again, instead of staying at say Camp II (21,000 ft; 6,400 m) for ...
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Water preparation on desert hiking
I have heard that if you drink a lot of water as a habit, the body doesn't do much retention.
Therefore, if you are preparing for a hiking in the desert where not much water will be available, is ...
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Is there any measurable effect on acclimatization rate for people living in middle mountains?
Do people living in middle mountains (500-1000 m.asl) have any measurable advantage against lowlanders when it comes to acclimatization?
Are there measurable differences in blood cells density?
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Is it possible to acclimatize to a cold weather in a short time?
On some of my Himalayan treks I've seen people who wear shorts or wear single layer of clothing and shiver due to the cold weather (most of these people live in a tropical climate). When I've asked ...
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Are there any studies showing that being in good aerobic shape will lessen the risk of altitude sickness?
This answer mentions,
The single most effective thing you can do to improve your acclimatization rate is to get in good aerobic shape before starting your trip.
It seems plausible that being in ...
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How best to condition oneself to do day hikes at an altitude peaking at 6,000 to 8,000 ft?
I have hiked in years past up to 12,000 ft but normally topped out around 8,000 ft when doing day hikes.
Problem is that I'm in my 60's, haven't hiked in 3 years and live at an altitude that tops out ...
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Can I expect to visit Camp 1 and beyond on an Everest base camp expedition?
I am planning to do a 16 day "standard" Everest base camp trek in Nepal coming September.
Can I expect to visit Camp 1 (or even beyond?) as well or is this completely off limits for casual tourists?
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What is the lowest altitude where the effect of lack of acclimatization can be observed?
What is the lowest altitude where the effect of lack of acclimatization can be observed?
I've heard that generally we speak about the need for acclimatization over 3000 meters (9800 feet). Are the ...
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Does the altitude you live at influence the time required for acclimatization?
Let's say that two persons are going to attempt to climb a mountain that is 6 000 metres high. These persons are equal in every way, except that one lives at sea level and one lives at 2 500 metres ...
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What affects the acclimatization process? [closed]
We know we need "Climb High and Sleep low" to prevent Altitude Sickness.
Now the question is what can affect the acclimatization process?
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Bring luggage/bag/etc when climbing high. Will ...
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Why would people descend to sleep while acclimatizing?
I am watching a video about a climb of Annapurna. To acclimate the climbers head up from base camp to another camp higher up, stay for a day or two, then return to base camp. They repeat this ...
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Acclimatization Question
While climbing Killi (Mount Kilimanjaro), we were reminded to drink constantly until we reach the summit.
I noticed that when I did stop and take some sips of water on the final push, I initially ...
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Case example on Altitude Mountain Sickness: How to detect and react properly?
I know the theory behind effects of high altitudes on the human body is not entirely understood and because of cross-influence it is a difficult topic. It's not an exact science.
Having said that I ...
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Acclimatizing to Hot weather
When people discuss Acclimatization, it is generally observed that they refer to higher altitudes, or colder weather.
While, acclimatization is not only applicable to higher altitudes and/or cold ...
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Is there a connection between stress and difficulty in acclimatizing?
In the experience of users of this site, does intense stress hamper acclimatization? I recently experienced much more difficulty in acclimatizing in an area where I frequently visit. The only ...
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Donating blood at higher altitudes and Acclimatization
While I was re-reading this question where there is a lot discussed about impact of higher altitude on the physiology, acclimatization and things around it. Though, I have had put in an answer in the ...
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Acclimatization strategies
While reading Hermann Buhl's tour book* of the Nanga Parbat expedition in 1953 (yielding to the first ascent on third of July, Buhl did the final ascent solo) I got curious about the height difference ...
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For how long afterwards do we benefit from acclimatization?
Consider we are trying to pre-acclimate for an expedition in Himalaya to shorten the actual timespan on site.
As an example, I am expecting a benefit if I go in the Alps for several days above 4000m ...
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What are the real dangers of climbing at high altitude?
I had a campfire discussion not long ago with a man that got pulmonary edema while attempting the summit of Aconcagua, and we got into the discussion of the effects of high elevation. I had always ...
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How can I acclimatize to cold?
People used to tolerate a much wider range of temperatures. What techniques can I apply to widen my body's range of comfort?
A few examples that may or may not help:
Spend a lot of time slightly ...
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