The main reasons why snowy mountain climbing is difficult for a severe handicapped person

1.　A quadriplegia cannot walk by him/herself. Even an artificial limbs are not usable by quadriplegia.
2.　The usual method for physically challenged people to climb mountains being carried on another’s back. However this is a heavy burden for the able-bodied person doing the carrying and it is dangerous to do at high altitudes because of the lack of oxygen.
3.　Because the footing is soft and slippery, wheelchairs are completely unusable.
4.　Hypothermia is a serious risk, because it is not possible to control body temperature.
5.　Depending on each individual’s condition, it is necessary to check the effect of hypoxia and a low air pressure.

What is Muscular Dystrophy?

　
Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a the name given to several diseases causing progressive weakening and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement. Duchenne MD is the most common form of MD.

As many as 1 in 3,500 baby boys are affected by MD.

The onset of the disease is in early childhood, and the disorder progresses gradually. Most sufferers become unable to walk, and later become severely handicapped, requiring full nursing care.

At the moment, there is no specific treatment to stop or reverse any form of MD.