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High Altitude Mountaineering
High-altitude mountaineering is a dangerous activity that requires a great deal of training, skill, and experience. The highest peak ever climbed without the use of supplemental oxygen was 8,848 m (29,029 ft), reached by Italian Reinhold Messner and Austrian Peter Habeler on Mount Everest in 1978.
High-Altitude Flying
High-altitude flying is the practice of flying aircrafts at altitudes above 18,000 feet (5,500 m). Aircrafts must be equipped with oxygen systems to allow pilots to fly at these altitudes for extended periods. The highest altitude ever achieved in an unpressurized aircraft is 43,000 feet (13,000 m), reached by American Steve Fossett in 2006.
High-Altitude Research
High-altitude research is the study of the various physical, chemical, and biological effects of altitude on living organisms and the environment. Scientists have conducted research at altitudes as high as 22,000 feet (6,700 m) without the use of supplemental oxygen.
Hiking
Hiking at high altitudes can be a difficult and dangerous activity, and it is important to be prepared for the effects of altitude. Most hikers will stop once they reach altitudes of 8,000-11,000 feet (2,400-3,400 m) without supplemental oxygen.