Mike has been hiking and climbing at high altitude for over 30 years and is author of 'The Altitude Experience'.
Mike has been hiking and climbing at high altitude for over 30 years and has completed many technical alpine rock and ice climbs in the USA and Canada, climbed Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua, reached 26,000 ft on Kangchenjunga and Broad Peak, summited Gasherbrum II (26,362 ft) and climbed high on K2 in summer of 2008.
Since 2002 he has spent nearly eight months above 17,000 ft. Mike has also completed over 40 marathons and ultramarathons, including two finishes of the Hardrock 100 Trail Race. Mike has a great website with photos from his various trips plus other interesting information, take a look at www.mfarris.net
Mike is a Professor of Biology at Hamline University (Minnesota, USA). His interests include ecology, natural history, and high-altitude physiology and performance. He has taught ecology courses in both Costa Rica and Australia. His book, The Altitude Experience, will be released this spring by Globe Pequot Press for further information take a look at www.thealtitudeexperience.com