Friday, May 21, 2004
The classic case of many people strung out or pushing too far. Check on EN's report by George Dijmarescu, possibly the most accomplished non-sherpa Everest climber ( 6 summits incl one or more without bottled 02 I think ). The old Japanese lady as well as the 3 Koreans just pushed their luck too far
Tim: thanks for the Alaska account. The skis vs snow shoes thingy is a classic reasons why I have doubts about joining guided groups - the guide callsthe shots for the greater group benefit. If you were there with your own small team, your could have just snow shoed up. Sleeping: It may be that you have a low hypoxic ventilatory rate ( HVR ) . This measurement related to howwell your body responds to decreasing amounts of available 02 and triggering an unconscious ibcrewase in breathing rate. When asleep, can often determine how well you rest... I agree with using sleeping bags that are ' flexible' ie ones yo ucan shake the down thru the baffles to 'thin' out the top part if warm and vice versa if cold. Or using the bag as ablanket if you sleep very warm instead.
Tim: thanks for the Alaska account. The skis vs snow shoes thingy is a classic reasons why I have doubts about joining guided groups - the guide callsthe shots for the greater group benefit. If you were there with your own small team, your could have just snow shoed up. Sleeping: It may be that you have a low hypoxic ventilatory rate ( HVR ) . This measurement related to howwell your body responds to decreasing amounts of available 02 and triggering an unconscious ibcrewase in breathing rate. When asleep, can often determine how well you rest... I agree with using sleeping bags that are ' flexible' ie ones yo ucan shake the down thru the baffles to 'thin' out the top part if warm and vice versa if cold. Or using the bag as ablanket if you sleep very warm instead.
