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This tag should be used on questions that discuss possible places for mountaineering in a specific region; do's and don'ts during a mountaineering expedition; safety and equipment associated with mountaineering; general advice for making it a better experience; etc.
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How high can one go from sea level without having to worry about altitude sickness?
People react differently to altitude, and it is not always those you would predict who have trouble at altitude. Thus, my advice is to take it slower than zero to 9,000 feet in one day unless you hav …
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What accounts for the predominance of Kendall Mint Cake over York Peppermint Pattie in mount...
I have eagerly consumed many accounts of early mountaineering expeditions in which the mountaineers always eagerly consumed Kendal Mint Cake (KMC). …
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What was the temperature without windchill for the climbers that "Minus 148 Degrees" is writ...
From an ad for the book on the website of the AMC Store:
In 1967, eight men attempted the first winter ascent of Mount
McKinley, now known as Denali. They faced winds in excess of 150 miles
pe …
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What is the highest "hikeable" mountain in the world?
Candidate: Cerro Toco, 18,386 feet (5,604 meters), an easy drive from San Pedro de Atacama, which is a pleasant town in Chile with good places to stay and eat. You can drive to about 17,000 feet. Th …
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What is the record for the longest amount of time someone spent on the summits of Denali and...
This does not answer your question directly, but does shine some light on how long people can do demanding work, physically and mentally, at similar altitudes.
According to Thin Ice: Unlocking the S …
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How to prepare for a blizzard while trekking on a mountain pass?
You should camp lower down, if you are taking risk into account, as your answer implies you are. In the Sierra and Rockies, which is where I have experience, camping even a few hundred feet from the …
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How do you predict weather with an altimeter while mountaineering and or backpacking?
On a backpacking trip, calibrate the altimeter only at the trailhead and at places, such as a pass or a lake, that are marked on a topo map. In your comment you mention maybe calibrating the altimete …
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What affects the acclimatization process?
I agree with what Charlie Brumbaugh said and will not repeat it, but will offer an perspective on what the individual can do.
The single most effective thing you can do to improve your acclimatizati …
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How do you pace yourself while doing strenuous hikes above 3,000 meters (10,000 feet)?
The OP asks:
How do you know how fast or slow to go while climbing at elevation
(say above 3000 meters) on an instant per instant basis?
First, it sounds as though you do not have experience h …
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Case example on Altitude Mountain Sickness: How to detect and react properly?
As a speculation, you may have a ceiling of about 16,500 feet. This speculation is reinforced by your starting to feel stronger as you passed 16,500 on the way down. Was this the first time you climb …
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A little bit of acclimatisation or no acclimatisation at all?
There isn't much difference in the two "acclimatization" options. In neither option do you get more than a start on acclimatization. In both options, you serve notice on your body to get ready.
Opti …
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Summitting Breithorn in the winter?
As a general rule, I think it unwise to attempt, solo, for the first time, the sort of climb that one has no experience with, especially if it carries the potential for a serious accident.
You have …
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When did it become commonplace to rely on Sherpas' technical skills in climbing?
I am rereading Annapurna by Maurice Herzog, the account of the first successful ascent of an eight-thousander, which took place in 1950.
In Chapter VII, the following dialog takes place:
[Lachenal, j …
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