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Effects Of Pre-Acclimatization Applying The ‘‘Climb High And Sleep Low’’ Maxim: An Example Of Rapid But Safe Ascent To Extreme Altitude, Martin Burtscher, Robert Koch
Effects Of Pre-Acclimatization Applying The ‘‘Climb High And Sleep Low’’ Maxim: An Example Of Rapid But Safe Ascent To Extreme Altitude, Martin Burtscher, Robert Koch
Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments
Pre-acclimatization at a convenient high-altitude location may represent an appropriate method before climbing a more hostile target mountain. The aim of the present field report was to demonstrate the effectiveness of such pre-acclimatizing applying the ‘‘climb high sleep low’’ maxim for a subsequent rapid ascent to almost 7000 m. After some pre-acclimatization in the Alps the authors flew to Chile for further pre-acclimatization in the Aymara village of Putre (3650 m). From there they undertook sojourns up to altitudes of 5700 m within 3 days. Subsequently they went back to Arica (sea level) and climbed Ojos del Salado (6893 m) …