>>1053890>How do I know if shit is going bad and it would be smart to turn around?When you truly start feeling like shit due to altitude, or when your water runs out well before the summit. Also, inclement weather.
Some shortness of breath is to be expected, and a light headache may accompany it, but don't push on if it goes beyound that.
Highest peak I've climbed is Kilimanjaro at 5895m a decade ago. Bit of a meme, except for the final summit push which is still tough, but I caught the mountaineering bug. Second highest was Elbrus east summit last year via North route. Amazing, but shit weather during summit push, pic related.
