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That's why the lazy mountaineers get the Sherpas to carry it most of the way! Those who have climbed with supplementary oxygen have often noted in their accounts that the equipment was heavy and unreliable (particularly in the early years of it's use). Subsequent climbers who have gone without...

Activity at high altitude is certainly far harder than at sea level and there are potential health risks relating to "altitude sickness". One of my friends died after going to high altitude. He was otherwise a fit and healthy human being, but some people adapt to the lack of oxygen and others...