Wednesday, September 9, 2009. The briefing will contain a detailed section on altitude sickness and other medical issues . A general mountain rule is that you should not generally ascend more than 300 metres per day and for each 1000 metres that you do ascend you should take a rest day. High altitude 2400m to 4200m 2400m to 4200m. Very high altitude 4200m to 5400m.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Is a drug which can be taken to assist the body by improving the efficiency with which oxygen can be absorbed from the thin air. There is no disputing the efficacy of the drug. There is however a big debate as to whether and how Diamox should be used. There are three ways to use Diamox on the mountain . We carry enough Diamox in our medical boxes for the second and third options. This should not be taken.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Copy from an African trekking co which is used expedition style. All communal equipment such as tents and cooking gear is provided by the climb teams. All personal equipment is usually provided by the climbers. Please refer to the equipment lists below. Total luggage should be kept to a maximum of 15kg. Soft kit bag 1 in which porters will carry your main mountain equipment. Wide brimmed hat 1 for shade against the sun.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Here are some tips to enable you to help us keep the mountain clean . All rubbish is carried off the mountain, even vegetable peelings. When between camps please carry your daily personal rubbish to the next camp. Please use toilets wherever possible to avoid spoiling the campsites.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Cameras, whether video or film, need to be protected against the severe cold either in warm pouch or the interior pockets of your clothing. Do not keep your camera in your backpack at higher elevations. A selection of lenses will aid the final results although weight and bulk will obviously influence your selection.