1. The Top of the World High Altitude Mountain Climbing

2. Although none of us has experienced high altitude mountain climbing, we can imagine what it must be like to climb some of the world’s tallest mountains. Take a few minutes and using the prereading activity brainstorming list the effects of high altitude mountain climbing on individuals. Physically Mentally

3. Welcome to THE DEATH ZONE 16,000 – 19,000 Feet 20,000 – 25,000 Feet ABOVE 25,000 Feet

4. 16,000 – 19,000 Feet Blood carrying a third less oxygen Mild bout of the flu mingled with a three martini hangover Shortness of breath Occasional dizziness Insomnia Unconscious fear of suffocating Acute Mountain Sickness Pulmonary and cerebral edema Often fatal

5. 20,000 – 25,000 Feet “You feel like you’re one giant lung, as if breathing is all there is to life.” Inhaling four times faster than normal and your body still isn’t getting enough O 2 Rib-cracking cough Digestive tract quits, leaving body starved “that it literally starts to eat itself” Weird dreams and hallucinations Judgment goes out the window

6. 25,000 Feet – THE DEATH ZONE Things go from bad to worse VERY FAST Brain puts the brakes on muscle activity Deep chill in your bones Hypothermia Collapse Unconsciousness DEATH

7. Begin The Journey to Everest

8. The Top of the World Mount Everest 29,028 Feet The Summit The Summit Camp IV -- 26,000 Feet Camp IV -- 26,000 Feet Camp III -- 24,500 Feet Camp III -- 24,500 Feet Camp II -- 21,300 Feet Camp II -- 21,300 Feet Camp I -- 19,500 Feet Camp I -- 19,500 Feet Khumbu Ice Fall Khumbu Ice Fall Base Camp 17,600 Feet Base Camp 17,600 Feet

9. Credits Arnold, Katie. “Altitude Sickness, From Bad to Worse.” Outside September 1996. Dr. Peter Hacket, “Altitude Sickness, From Bad to Worse.” Outside September 1996. www.mountainzone.com, Everest Archives.www.mountainzone.com Diana Beam, PowerPoint Design, June 2002