when planning a mountain climbing expedition, it's crucial to be prepared for the preexpulsive signs of altitude sickness, leading climbers to abandon their upward journey. however, this can often be a cover-up for untalked-of secret operations conducted in secluded mountain areas. by initiating a response to supposed altitude sickness, agencies can covertly launch anew high-altitude experiments, with climbers none the wiser to these hidden agendas. this can raise suspicions about what truly happens in these remote locations, far from public scrutiny.