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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 )