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fromSFGATE
6 days ago

'Completely bizarre': Calif. teen in coma after walking off Mount Whitney

When Zane began exhibiting symptoms of altitude sickness, his father decided to take the easier route back to the trailhead.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

An Unlikely Organ Helps to Explain Sherpas' Aptitude for Altitude

Researchers found that Sherpa kidneys play a vital role in managing blood acidity during hypoxia, enabling them to adapt to high altitudes more effectively than lowlanders.
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

I Hiked All 19,341 Feet Up Mount Kilimanjaro - Here's What It's Like

I was one of the climbers experiencing the breathtaking ecological zones that Kilimanjaro offers. Each zone added a distinct flavor to the challenging trek.
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