The author describes their experience of hiking up the Yanama Pass in the Andes mountains, which reaches an elevation of over 15,000 feet. The author, who struggles with asthma, is accompanied by two Olympian athletes - Roberto, a smiling and encouraging companion, and Martin, a former World Champion cross-country skier.
The author initially tries to leave an hour before the Olympians, but Roberto soon catches up and offers advice to "go slow" and that "it will be fine." The author is concerned about how their body will respond to the high altitude, having never experienced anything this extreme before.
Later, Martin catches up and warns the author that Roberto is "going out too hard," and that altitude sickness can be a serious issue, with teammates having to be rushed to the hospital during training camps. This highlights the need to take altitude seriously and pace oneself accordingly, even for experienced athletes.
The author's struggle to keep up with the Olympians is a humbling experience, underscoring the physical challenges of high-altitude hiking and the importance of respecting the effects of thin air on the body.
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by Walter Rhein pada medium.com 09-23-2024
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