Going Higher: Oxygen Man and Mountains, 5th Ed

A friend of mine with IPF was considering attempting to climb a mountain at about 12,000 feet which normally does not require oxygen for healthy people. This book did provides valuable insight in to dealing with low oxygen levels while climbing. Unfortunately persons suffering from IPF (ideopathic pulmonary fibrosis), deal with the effects of low oxygen at much lower altitudes, even at sea level. It is a different way to learn about dealing with low O2 through mountain sickness discussions.

This book is just what it describes, a very detailed look into what our bodies go through when exposed to higher altitudes. I think this book would be enjoyed by anyone interested, but I will admit that I was excited to nerd out to all the physiology packed into the text. I am a paramedic and can honestly say that any EMT, medic, nurse, PA, or MD will thoroughly enjoy the detail given from how we learned the effects altitude have, all the way up to the treatment and logistics for AMS. Enjoy the read!

Helped me and the wife out with a better understanding of how to deal with her altitude sickness when we go snow boarding. I read it in traffic going to the mountains up in Tahoe CA.

Much more comprehensive and medically sophisticated then earlier editions. A good read for those of us living at altitude or for medical personnel treating the maladies of those coming to altitude.

It's great book for those who want to hike high mountains.

This is the fifth edition of "Going Higher", now revised and expanded by Dr Houston and two colleagues. The new book has added additional text and illustrations, as well as added sections including explanations of the effects of gender and genetics. The authors note that the high-altitude adaptation of the inhabitants of the Himalayas is better than those of the Andes, perhaps as a result the death of so many of the indigenous people in the Andes resulting in genetic narrowing following the conquest of South America by Europeans. This is an excellent book on the effects of altitude on people. It reviews the history of mountain exploration, explains the physiological effects of the reduction of atmospheric pressure, and presents a practical guide for acclimatization to altitude. I agree with the observation that for effective acclimatization, there is a boundary somewhere between 8000 and 9000 feet. This has become apparent to me on trips to Colorado to climb 14,000 ft peaks. As amusing as Vail and Aspen at over 8000 ft may be, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Monarch at 9500 ft are much better, not to mention Leadville at over 10,000 ft. Of course, the best first step in altitude acclimatization is to read this book.

I am a hiker and traveller who has been to Nepal several times, to Lhasa in Tibet and to Bolivia where I was able to observe the effects of altitude firsthand. I have read Going High and Going Higher and recommend both if you are interested in this topic. Dr. Houston writes very simply and lucidly even for a lay person. Even if you are only a recreational downhill skiier this is a helpful and fascinating book.

Dr. Houston and his associates have indeed produced, what very well could be, the best text book on basic physiological aspects of man being exposed to high altitude conditions you will find anywhere. Filled with text and graphics to help explain not only the ill effects of high altitude exposure, but various related medical subjects that could only be found from exhaustive research otherwise. All in one very well written book with historical perspective as well! Every intern, established physician and research psychologist should have a copy on hand and have it there right next to John B. West's and Ernsting's books.Patrick L. McLaughlinDirector of physiological R&Dat Mountain High E&S Co.

Great and on time thanks!