Description: (Physiologist)
Griffith Pugh was a renowned physiologist known for his groundbreaking research on high-altitude physiology and equipment. He played a crucial role in expeditions to mountains like Cho Oyo and Mount Everest, conducting studies on climbers' breathing, fluid intake, and oxygen equipment that greatly influenced expedition success. Pugh's work improved climbers' acclimatization, clothing, and equipment, leading to successful ascents. He continued his research in the Himalayas and Antarctica, demonstrating significant contributions to human physiology in extreme environments.