1) If you can get to 12k somewhere in Alaska in the next week or two, that will carry forward. Good job you don't live in Florida, where the highest point is in MouseWorld. Also, Horseshoe meadows for your acclimatization days.

3) Diamox makes beer taste weird. Do pay attention to experienced summitters who use a fraction of the glaucoma dosage. YMMV.

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