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Our sections on altitude and the cold contain practical information and advice which could easily save lives on a mountain, and so have been arranged into pragmatic, easily digestible pieces.
We hope that the information we have provided is useful on and off the mountain, and that departing with the knowledge within this site makes for a safer, more enjoyable trip.
If you have any comments, suggestions, improvements or amendments, please contact me on info@climbing-high.com
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