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The photographer: Sam

The doctor: Kevin

The environmental: Alex

The marathon runner Ayoub

Round 0 Information

You are at the start of your 6-day climb of Mount Everest. You are starting at Base Camp.

Remember that you only have 6 rounds to climb 5 camps, so if you choose to summit you have only one extra day to rest.

Round 1 Information

You are on day 1 of your 6-day climb of Mount Everest. You have ascended to camp 1.

Ayoub correctly predicted that the temperature at Camp 1 would be +10 to +20 degrees Fahrenheit. The actual temperature was 19 degrees Fahrenheit.

Round 2 Information

You are on day 2 of your 6-day climb of Mount Everest. You have ascended to camp 2.

Ayoub correctly predicted that the temperature at Camp 2 would be -10 to +10 degrees Fahrenheit. The actual temperature was 4 degrees Fahrenheit.

At each camp, you must decide whether to rest for a day, or continue to climb toward the next camp. The best teams are those that are quite judicious in deciding when they might need to stop at a particular camp. Sometimes, waiting for someone's health to improve, or waiting for better weather, can be very smart. However, you have a limited amount of time in which to climb the mountain, as well as a limited amount of supplies. Thus, you cannot rest too often on your way to the top.

Health is always a concern on the mountain. At altitudes of 3500-5800 meters, arterial oxygen saturation goes below 90% making climbing quite challenging, even for someone who is very physically fit and experienced at high altitudes. Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is one of the dangers on Everest. Everest-type climbing can induce a severe form of Acute Mountain Sickness called High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) which can be fatal within hours if not recognized and treated.

It can be difficult but critical to distinguish between the symptoms of HAPE and asthma. When an individual has HAPE, he / she tends to experience coughing and shortness of breath in addition to at least one of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, a pulse exceeding 120 beats per minute, and bluish color of fingernails, face and lips.

Round 3 Information

You are on day 3 of your 6 day climb of Mount Everest. You stayed at camp 2.

Ayoub predicted that the temperature at Camp 3 would be -10 to +10 degrees Fahrenheit. The actual temperature was -15 degrees Fahrenheit.

Alexandra had an asthma attack, but did not receive the inhaler from the medical kit. Alexandra would have required rescue but fortunately another climbing party provided Alexandra with an inhaler from their kit. The climb can continue.

Ayoub has received a request from another team at camp 3 who needs help predicting the weather at Camp 4 to decide if they should hike to camp 4. Ayoub will attempt to predict tomorrow's temperature at camp 4.

At this point, you would be well-served to review the weather conditions, assess your health, and consider your schedule for climbing the mountain.

On this particular day, you face an additional challenge. Satellite communications equipment at Base Camp has malfunctioned. Therefore, you have a limited amount of weather information available to you this morning. You have been told by the Sherpas back at Base Camp that the temperature is expected to be 10 degrees Fahrenheit below normal at Base Camp today.

The summit is at 8,848 meters, or an amazing 5.5 vertical miles from sea level. The weather on Everest allows for a narrow window of opportunity in early May, in which it is feasible to climb the mountain. Therefore, you have only a day or two of slack in your schedule; use them wisely.

Your notes from the research that you did prior to traveling to Nepal indicate that the average temperature in May at Base Camp is -7 degrees Celsius.

The Sherpas also have told you that the wind speed at Base Camp is expected to be 20% faster than normal today.

Round 4 Information

You are on day 4 of your 6 day climb of Mount Everest. You have ascended to camp 3.

Ayoub correctly predicted that the temperature at Camp 4 would be less than -20 degrees Fahrenheit. The actual temperature was -24 degrees Fahrenheit.

It is unusually cold and windy today.

Conditions are dangerous at camp 4 and above. Ayoub correctly forecasted the temperature at camp 4. Because your team waited below camp 4, you avoided frostbite. Every person on your team receives one extra point.

Before you set out for the summit, you must consider whether to use supplemental oxygen. Oxygen use is strongly correlated with success in summiting Mt. Everest. This will be your only chance to request oxygen canisters for your climb from Camp 4 to the summit.

The Sherpas have delivered 20 canisters of oxygen to be allocated among members of your team. You and the other climbers must decide how many canisters each would like to receive. If the team requests more canisters than are available, some climbers will receive fewer than they requested.

Given the unpredictable conditions on the mountain, oxygen canisters should be allocated as if everyone will be summiting, even if some team members do not plan on summiting. Climbers who have been rescued do not need oxygen allocated to them.

Round 5 Information

You are on day 5 of your 6 day climb of Mount Everest. You have ascended to camp 4.

Ayoub correctly predicted that the temperature at Camp 4 would be -10 to +10 degrees Fahrenheit. The actual temperature was 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

Round 6 Information

You have severe altitude sickness from lack of oxygen. You've been rescued and have returned to Base Camp. You still have a radio and your team is counting on you to help them make decisions.

As the leader, you are still responsible for advancing the simulation.

You have completed the Everest Leadership and Team Simulation.

Please review the goals that you and your team have accomplished.