Charles S. Houston Boeken

Presents information on high-altitude or mountain sickness, which occurs when a person goes to high altitude, provided by the American Heart Association. Discusses the causes and symptoms of high-altitude sickness.

The 1953 American expedition to the second highest peak in the world.

Everest and K2two of the most feared and respected peaks in the world. High offers a unique perspective on climbing these two peaks, from early exploration disasters, to the modern tragedies.