Disclaimer
This book describes physically challenging activities in a remote outdoors environment. There are inherent risks related to hiking, mountain climbing, mountain environment and climate, adapting to altitude, relying on gear, and providing oneself with appropriate nourishment. Discuss with your doctor the implications based on your personal condition.
This book is not a medical guidebook. Information and advice given in this book are intended as reference and explicitly not as a substitute for any professional medical advice, specifically if you are aware of a precondition or issue.
Neither the author nor the publishers take any responsibility for any damage, injury, loss, or inconvenience that could be associated with the use of this book. Your safety and health during preparations and on the trail are your responsibility. This book does not imply that any of the herein featured trails are appropriate for you. Only you can judge what you are capable of.
Information given in this book is correct to the best of the author’s knowledge. However, there is no aspiration, guarantee, or claim to the correctness, completeness, and validity of any information given.
Internet addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, as well as prices, services, etc. were believed to be accurate at publication but commonly change. Please check for the most recent information. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The author does not have control over the content of herein listed internet links and corresponding websites. The author and the publisher distance themselves from any content and do not take responsibility for any content referred to in this book.
Miles, feet, and pounds are converted and generously rounded into kilometers, meters, and kilograms, vice versa, to avoid unnecessary decimal points where figures are approximated; e.g. 2lb are displayed as 1kg, instead of the accurate 0.907kg.
The mention of companies, organizations, or authorities herein does not imply endorsement by the author or publisher, vice versa.