{"product_id":"altitude-experience-successful-trekking-and-climbing-above-8-000-feet","title":"Altitude Experience: Successful Trekking And Climbing Above 8,000 Feet","description":"THE ALTITUDE EXPERIENCE: Successful Trekking and Climbing Above 8,000 Feet (Falcon)\n\nMike Farris\n\nThe first comprehensive guide for climbing above 8,000 feet\n\nThe one-volume resource for any traveler who will be at high altitude for any period of time, this guide contains organized technical information from medical and science texts as well as anecdotes from real climbers who share their own experiences, in the body as well as the mind. This new book also lists preparation and training guidelines for ascending altitude, tips on how to acclimate, what to bring, how to \"come down\" after descent, and how to treat altitude sickness if it occurs. This is a practical guide for anyone new to such travel, as well as an up-to-date guide with new information for experienced climbers.\n\nMike Farris is a biology professor at Hamline University and an experienced high-altitude climber who has traveled throughout North America, South America and the Himalayas. He lives in Northfield, Minnesota.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0762743581\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0762743581.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Farris, Mike\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43332212785213,"sku":"BVV.0762743581.G","price":11.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0762743581-0.jpg?v=1783577623","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/altitude-experience-successful-trekking-and-climbing-above-8-000-feet","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}