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Why Climbers Die on Mount Everest
- macintux 7y ago2008
- 1e-9 7y agoStrenuous activity at altitudes above 8,000 m often leads to fatal brain swelling, even among those who are physically fit and have spent time acclimating. There have been several studies indicating that mountain climbing leads to brain damage, even among world-class climbers. Similarly, there is evidence that scuba diving to depths below 40 m or so damages the brain. We didn't evolve at extreme altitudes or depths. It's probably best to stay away from them if you value your mental fitness or life.
- village-idiot 7y agoEverything about Everest sounds too intense to be comfortable. Even as someone who has an affinity for alpine environments, I’ll leave Everest be. Edit: looks like 11 people died this season, all from altitude related causes. To my knowledge this is unusual both in number and cause, and is probably why Everest related stuff is getting posted.