Reaching the Summit Without Danger; Altitude Sickness Can Kill Mountain Climbers Who Go Too High, Too Fast From: The Washington Post | Date: October 30, 1990| Author: Michael McCarthy | Copyright (null) The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Until recently, few people other than those who climbed Mt. Everest had to worry about experiencing serious altitude sickness.

These days, however, there are more skiers, hikers and climbers going high in the mountains and many travel agencies are offering "adventure vacations" that include backpacking excursions in the Andes and treks in the Himalayas.

In the U.S., for example, skiers can ride lifts to over 11,000 feet above sea level. Hikers and climbers in the Rockies, the ...

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