A Mountain Climber Living At Sea Level. Altitude sickness is a condition that occurs at higher altitudes where there are fewer oxygen molecules per breath. When you picture mountain climbers scaling mount everest what probably comes to mind are teams of climbers with sherpa guides leading them to the summit equipped with oxygen masks supplies and tents.
Located in the diamer district of gilgit baltistan region pakistan nanga parbat is the western anchor of the himalayas. If humans spend time above this altitude their health gradually declines due to a lack of oxygen. When you picture mountain climbers scaling mount everest what probably comes to mind are teams of climbers with sherpa guides leading them to the summit equipped with oxygen masks supplies and tents.
You s et off with a fri end to do some hiking in the rocky mountains.
This altitude is generally understood to be approximately 18 000 feet above sea level. Get proper knowledge of health problems and pros or cons of living at higher altitudes with health issues. At sea level there is some barometric pressure which varies with the altitude. Anker has been passionate about mountain climbing since.