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Quick altitude recovery

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Thomas M · · London · Joined May 2025 · Points: 0

have just climbed a 4800m mountain(base 3600) now back at 500m) and have another 5000er coming up in a week and bit or so and was wondering if i should rest or run/train as it is my first time with mountains in quick succession. thx guys

Garden Pests · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2020 · Points: 0

YMMV, I'd rest with light exercise, unless I was used to exercise similar to my next trip. In that case, I might engage in 1 moderate session and, maybe, a light one later. 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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