Should a medical exam be required before a major trek?

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Getting a Medical Release before anyone engaged in any physical activity (such as hiking, mountain climbing, running, biking, skiing, joging, etc.), is a good idea. All you would have to do is "pass" a standard test. Something like a Diving Certificate.

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