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High Summit Climbs

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English
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Non-Fiction

"High Summit Climbs" delivers a comprehensive exploration of high-altitude mountaineering, focusing on the critical interplay between human endurance and extreme environments above 8,000 meters. The book uniquely combines scientific data with real-world expedition accounts to examine three fundamental aspects: physiological adaptation, psychological resilience, and technical expertise required for successful high-altitude climbing.

Through detailed case studies of climbs on legendary peaks like Everest, K2, and Annapurna, readers gain concrete insights into the challenges and decisions faced by mountaineers in environments where oxygen levels are merely one-third of those at sea level. The book's systematic approach progresses logically through three major sections: The Physical Domain, The Mental Game, and Technical Mastery. Each section weaves together cutting-edge research from sports medicine, environmental science, and cognitive psychology with practical applications for mountaineers.

Notable features include detailed analyses of oxygen saturation levels, weather patterns, and success-to-attempt ratios on major peaks, providing readers with quantifiable metrics to understand the challenges of high-altitude climbing. What sets this work apart is its evidence-based approach to mountaineering challenges, making it valuable for both experienced climbers and researchers in wilderness medicine.

The book tackles contemporary issues such as climate change impacts on climbing routes and overcrowding on popular peaks, while maintaining an objective stance supported by data from multiple scientific disciplines. This blend of technical accuracy and practical application makes it an essential resource for anyone serious about understanding or participating in high-altitude mountaineering.

© 2025 Publifye (Ebook): 9788233944834

Release date

Ebook: 11 January 2025

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