I am not in good physical condition. Can I still join?

To climb the Misti you need to be in reasonably good physical condition. Start your training early. Endurance sports are ideal to prepare yourself. If you do not have a reasonable stamina (it is two days of 4-7 hours of walking) you cannot really join.

What about altitude sickness?

The Misti is 5822m high. This means that at the top there is about half the oxygen in the air compared to sea level. Your body has to work hard to absorb enough oxygen. Altitude sickness is caused by a lack of oxygen. You can also take Diamox as a preventative measure. A medicine that significantly reduces the chance of altitude sickness.

What about eating and sleeping on the Misti?

The tents will already be set up when you arrive at the camp. You will have to blow up your own (possibly self-inflating) sleeping mat and roll out your sleeping bag. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. So you don't have to cook yourself and don't have to bring any food. You do have to bring a small snack for in between (twix, mars, snickers, ...) and plenty of water.

What if on the mountain it turns out that I am not physically prepared or become ill?

If it doesn't work anymore you have to descend or stay where you are. There are enough guides to accompany you back down. You will then wait there until the group comes back.
Do you have any other questions, would you like more information or is something unclear? Send us an email info@pazholandesa.com