Meet Dr. Reza Khazaie
Dr. Reza Khazaie graduated in 1997 from Azad University. After graduation, he opened a practice limited only to prosthodontics for three years. During that time he was also the director of the Dental Department at Farahangian Hospital.
In 2000 Dr. Khazaie moved to California where he continued his education at the University of Southern California (USC) which culminated in the completion of the Prosthodontic Residency program in 2005.
Dr. Khazaie has had the opportunity to lecture on dental implant subjects in different dental schools in the United States and internationally.
Making the Most Out of Life
Once you meet Dr. Reza, you realize quickly that there isn’t another person quite like him. Dr. Reza looks at life with a zeal to learn and grow. He is always charting new courses that push im to his limits to learn, grow, give and be more.
Here he is on his quest to climb the “7 Summits” of the world. On this page Dr. Reza invites you to learn more about his journey.
My Journey
Hello Friend,
Throughout the year I will be preparing to climb and reach the summit of Mount Everest. Being on the mountain and mountaineering is not a sport, since you are not competing with anybody but yourself. I was asked, “Why Mount Everest?” My answer is simple. It’s the highest achievement for me both mentally and physically.
I hope you will enjoy reading about my journey, the preparation, the ups and downs, and what I learn along the way. I look forward to those who are cheering me on to be able to share this once-in-a-lifetime journey with you.
With gratitude,
Dr. Reza Khazaie, DDS, Prosthodontist
My Journey
Hello Friend,
Throughout the year I will be preparing to climb and reach the summit of Mount Everest. Being on the mountain and mountaineering is not a sport, since you are not competing with anybody but yourself. I was asked, “Why Mount Everest?” My answer is simple. It’s the highest achievement for me both mentally and physically.
I hope you will enjoy reading about my journey, the preparation, the ups and downs, and what I learn along the way. I look forward to those who are cheering me on to be able to share this once-in-a-lifetime journey with you.
With gratitude,
Dr. Reza Khazaie, DDS, Prosthodontist
Preparing for Mount Everest
The main challenge for high altitude training is, working on the physical aspect, and acclimatization. For Everest, you have to train the body and brain in high altitudes. We start with 5,500-meter mountains and we gradually move up to 8,000 meters. That alone can take years of training.
My recent climb last month of Mount Aconcagua, which is #6 of the “Seven Summits” in the world, was one of the most challenging trips for me since the oxygen level of 7,000 meters is only 8.9%! For comparison, the oxygen level at sea level is 21%
Preparing for Mount Everest
The main challenge for high altitude training is, working on the physical aspect, and acclimatization. For Everest, you have to train the body and brain in high altitudes. We start with 5,500-meter mountains and we gradually move up to 8,000 meters. That alone can take years of training.
My recent climb last month of Mount Aconcagua, which is #6 of the “Seven Summits” in the world, was one of the most challenging trips for me since the oxygen level of 7,000 meters is only 8.9%! For comparison, the oxygen level at sea level is 21%
Mount Aconcagua
For the climb of Mount Aconcagua, I slept in a special tent to train my body for low oxygen for 45 days before the climb. It’s called a hypoxico tent for high-altitude training.
For hours, I also exercised at Zone 1-2 level heart rate (120-130 BPM). In high altitudes, the heart rate doesn’t go above that.
Mount Aconcagua
For the climb of Mount Aconcagua, I slept in a special tent to train my body for low oxygen for 45 days before the climb. It’s called a hypoxico tent for high-altitude training.
For hours, I also exercised at Zone 1-2 level heart rate (120-130 BPM). In high altitudes, the heart rate doesn’t go above that.
Have you climbed other peaks?
Yes, for ratings I have climbed mountains in Iran at 5,469 meters, then in Ecuador, I climbed Cayambe, Cotopaxi, and Chimborazo to get ready for my trip to Argentina.
Cayambe – Ecuador, South America
Elevation: 18,996 ft. / 5,790 m
Cayambe is a massive glaciated extinct volcano. It is both Ecuador’s third highest peak and the third highest peak in the America’s north of the Equator. It also is the highest point on the Earth’s surface through which the Equator directly passes. It is a rather dangerous climb due to very active glaciers, crevasses, and avalanches.
Cotopaxi – Ecuador, South America
Elevation: 19,347 ft. / 5,897 m
Cotopaxi is the second-highest mountain in Ecuador. It is known as one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, with a nearly perfect conical shape. The summit or highest point it’s actually the northern rim of the crater, which is rounded and measures approximately 480 meters wide. The smell of sulfur and the presence of fumaroles are evident from up there.
Chimborazo – Ecuador, South America
Elevation: 20,571 ft. / 6,270 m
This huge mountain is the highest point in Ecuador. Longtime considered the highest mountain on the planet. Considering the geometry of the Earth, this summit is known as the farthest point from its center. It has five summits, the highest culminating at 6,270 meters (20,571 feet).
Have you climbed other peaks?
Yes, for ratings I have climbed mountains in Iran at 5,469 meters, then in Ecuador, I climbed Cayambe, Cotopaxi, and Chimborazo to get ready for my trip to Argentina.
Cayambe – Ecuador, South America
Elevation: 18,996 ft. / 5,790 m
Cayambe is a massive glaciated extinct volcano. It is both Ecuador’s third highest peak and the third highest peak in the America’s north of the Equator. It also is the highest point on the Earth’s surface through which the Equator directly passes. It is a rather dangerous climb due to very active glaciers, crevasses, and avalanches.
Cotopaxi – Ecuador, South America
Elevation: 19,347 ft. / 5,897 m
Cotopaxi is the second-highest mountain in Ecuador. It is known as one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, with a nearly perfect conical shape. The summit or highest point it’s actually the northern rim of the crater, which is rounded and measures approximately 480 meters wide. The smell of sulfur and the presence of fumaroles are evident from up there.
Chimborazo – Ecuador, South America
Elevation: 20,571 ft. / 6,270 m
This huge mountain is the highest point in Ecuador. Longtime considered the highest mountain on the planet. Considering the geometry of the Earth, this summit is known as the farthest point from its center. It has five summits, the highest culminating at 6,270 meters (20,571 feet).
When and what is your next climb?
Hopefully, in 2023, my next climb will be Mount Everest (8,848 m or 29,029 feet) or Cho Oyu in Asia, the 6th tallest mountain at 8,188 meters or 26,864 feet.
What will it mean to you to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
I look at any climb I make that I reach the top of the mountain as conquering myself.
Why Mount Everest, for you?
It’s the highest achievement mentally and physically. Being on the mountain and mountaineering is not sport, since you are not competing with anybody. You are competing with yourself.
How many people have successfully climbed to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
There have only been about 4,000 successful climbers on Mount Everest in it’s history!
When and what is your next climb?
Hopefully, in 2023, my next climb will be Mount Everest (8,848 m or 29,029 feet) or Cho Oyu in Asia, the 6th tallest mountain at 8,188 meters or 26,864 feet.
What will it mean to you to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
I look at any climb I make that I reach the top of the mountain as conquering myself.
Why Mount Everest, for you?
It’s the highest achievement mentally and physically. Being on the mountain and mountaineering is not sport, since you are not competing with anybody. You are competing with yourself.
How many people have successfully climbed to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
There have only been about 4,000 successful climbers on Mount Everest in it’s history!
The Equator 2022
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