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When trekking high-altitude mountains, the risks extend far beyond injuries and hypothermic conditions. Two major health issues, in addition to injuries, are Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and Extreme Exhaustion (EE). While many trekkers are familiar with AMS, fewer realize the dangers posed by extreme exhaustion, which can also turn deadly at high altitudes. AMS, a condition most trekkers are aware of, results from poor acclimatization to low-oxygen environments. On the other hand, extreme exhaustion often goes unnoticed but can be just as dangerous. Both conditions share similar symptoms: severe fatigue, breathlessness, and physical weakness. However, AMS may present with more severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing and pounding headaches, whereas extreme exhaustion results from pushing the body beyond its limits. Trekkers experiencing extreme exhaustion may feel so tired that they cannot move, yet they remain fully conscious. The causes behind these conditions differ. AMS is cau...

We planned this trip to Mount Fuji a year ago, in fact, made the payment to the travel agency (Lifetime Adventure Holidays  Sdn Bhd)as well. Along the way, more than 50 people joined this trip, mostly from Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Most of the hikers were not satisfied with the so-called expert agent on the arrangements for this adventurous trip. On the other hand, the agent couldn't be bothered by our unhappiness. Instead, he gave us sarcastic replies. Those who have paid were left with no choice other than  to continue the trip. We started our journey on 31st August to Japan. We reached Taenada airport around 7 pm. Mr.Ganesan, our agent who has arranged and ascended Mount Fuji 7 times, picked us up at the airport. We were told to bring small luggage bags as it was a rule for the transportation in Japan. To our surprise, there was no such requirement, and the bus could accommodate any size of bags. Many of us were very disappointed with the misinformation. As we reached the ho...