Two of the world's best mountain athletes of this generation, Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg, quickly attempted to climb Cho Oyu in the Himalayas. Cho Oyu with its 26.906 '(8.188m) summit is the sixth highest mountain in the world and a favorite of many seasoned alpinists. Although she's an incredible ... read more
High Tech altitude room helps prepare Olympic athletes for Tokyo
The advancement in sports science and technology helps athletes around the world. Training at a simulated height or in a climate room was unthinkable 20 years ago. The ability to simulate altitude and / or climate in your own environment gives athletes a clear advantage over ... read more
How much noise does a height generator make?
A height generator always makes noise. Nevertheless, the differences in noise level between manufacturers are particularly large. The Everest Summit 2 Altitude Dream height generator is designed and produced in the US according to strict medical specifications. This height generator is the only ... read more
The altitude sickness assessment form: Do I have to go back or will I continue?
Many people who climb to thin air for the first time have no experience with the way their bodies adjust to the situation. Some people know from experience that they are susceptible to altitude sickness. In both cases it may be wise to correct any reactions that occur with ... read more
Sleeping in a height tent. 3 myths disproved.
Sleeping in a height tent, or 'Live High, Train Low' is the most accepted and most commonly used technique used in altitude training. First introduced by Benjamin Levine and James Stray-Gundersen in 1997, this technique involves prolonged exposure to hypoxia ... read more
Climbing the K2. The diary of Paul Hegge, first Belgian on top.
Saturday June 15 Arrival in Istanbul The weather will be the most crucial factor for potential success on K2. Based on the departure we are assured of exciting times on the K2. The pilot barely managed to get the plane to land in Istanbul due to a storm. ... read more
Acclimatize at home to the altitude
During the months of June and July, some strange grumbling noises come out of my apartment at night. The electricity bill is also a bit on the high side. Now you might think I have an illegal drug lab at home and I am growing marijuana, but no, that is not the case. I'm at home ... read more
Michel Butter slept for weeks in a height tent for top performance at the New York marathon
Butter is, with a personal record of 2.09.58, among the marathon top in the Netherlands. With his personal record, he is one of the four Dutchmen in history with a time under 2 hours and 10 minutes behind his name on the magical marathon distance. In New York he ended up at a ... read more