Originally Posted by
Dick Smith
I flew my C208 into La Paz airport and landed at 13,200’ with my oxygen mask on then hired a rental vehicle that had no oxygen. !
Then you were lucky not to suffer altitude sickness.
Reputable trekking companies in Nepal warn trekkers of symptoms above 10,000 ft and most will organise acclimatisation days of rest at around 12,000 ft. It is common for trekkers to fall over if the try to climb too high too fast.
I haven’t climbed Everest but I have been to high altitude in Nepal and I wouldn’t like to try to pass any serious psychometric test at 13,200 ft without acclimatisation.
You weren’t being clever Dick.
Just stupid.
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