Fuji slideshow
- 1. Mount Fuji and Altitude
- 2. Fuji Fun facts 3776 meters Japan’s highest point Perfectly symmetrical cone Climbing season is from July to August
- 3. Survival on Fuji Climb takes for to five hours, decent takes 3 to 4 hours Sturdy shoes Rain clothing Sunglasses/ sunscreen 1 liter of water per person Gloves, hats, layered clothing Camping gear
- 4. Altitude Sickness Reaction to lower amounts of oxygen at high altitudes. Air has a lower density than at sea level Amount of oxygen per molecules per breath is lowered about 40 % Body makes more red blood cells to carry more oxygen Water evaporates faster. Can lead to dehydration. The pressure in the pulmonary arteries are increases. It forces blood into lungs
- 5. Effects of sickness Faster breathing- to compensate for lost oxygen Constant urination Altitudes above 7500 meters are considered the “Death Zone.” Major body systems start to shut down and 4% of all mountain climbers die in the “Death Zone” Headaches and dizziness Pneumonia like systems
- 6. Loss of appetite Distorted vision Extreme stress on lungs, heart, and arteries (built up fluid in lungs and brain) Body rapidly produces more enzymes
- 7. Prevention Don’t fly or drive to altitude. Walk Climb high and sleep low If you have symptoms don’t continue until symptoms are gone Eat a high crab diet Avoid tobacco and other depressants
- 8. Names of Altitude related Illnesses Acute mountain sickness (AMS) High altitude cerebral edema (HACE) High altitude Pulmonary edema (HAPE )