On 10/06/03 15:48 +0900, Paul Schlyter wrote:

OTOH having company won't help much there either -- you need to
get out of that environment! Probably, that's why no-one has ever
attempted to do astronomical observing from the top of Mount Everest,
despite the excellent atmospheric conditions which should be present
at such a high altitude.

Unfortunately, the peak is very often blasted by strong winds.
Even base camp is hampered by bad weather, not to mention that
it's high enough that eyesight (and health in general) suffers.
Good for remote work, sure, but non-Sherpa suffer at those
altitudes. Folks trekking into Everest base camp often suffer
from altitude sickness.

specific dangers along with some preventive measures should suffice.
Cell phones (where reception is possible),

...and if cell phone reception isn't possible, a satellite telephone
or a portable ham radio rig could be used as a replacement.

A CB walkie-talkie can be very useful in areas where cell phones
don't work.

trane
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