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Visitor Drinking Water
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Drinking plenty of water prevents some symptoms associated with AMS.

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a photo of climbers on Longs Peak

Did You Know?
The oldest person to summit Longs Peak was Rev. William Butler, who climbed it on September 2, 1926, his 85th birthday. In 1932, Clerin “Zumie” Zumwalt summited Longs Peak 53 times.

Last Updated: April 11, 2007 at 13:02 MST