In his preparation for la Marmotte, Wiebe went on altitude training in his own bedroom. Now he reports on the result. How did he fare during this legendary granfondo? ... read more
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TÆRU, Belgium's very first height hotel with more than 10 height rooms
In the heart of the Ardennes (Erezée), Altitude Dream is currently helping to build a new and special project, namely Tæru. Tæru will be the very first Belgian 'altitude hotel' with more than 10 rooms at altitude and a place where enjoyment and endurance merge. A unique setting, tailored ... read more
Why do I sleep so restlessly in the mountains?
Climbers often note that they sleep less well and do not feel rested when in the mountains. What is often experienced is waking up several times. This results in broken nights. Fortunately, nothing serious is involved in this. Once again, the cause lies with those ... read more
Does being in good shape help against altitude sickness?
How good a person's fitness should be depends on the physical load of the trip: the duration of the trip as a whole, the number of hours active during the days, the amount of rest days, the amount and weight of the pack, the environment and the type of activity. It is ... read more
How can altitude sickness be prevented?
You should limit the rate of ascent by taking as much time as possible for acclimatisation. From experience, we know that between 2500 and about 4000 metres, a safe rate of ascent for almost everyone is about 300 metres per day. By ascent rate, then, we mean the difference in ... read more
What is high cerebral edema?
Altitude cerebral oedema or High Altitude Cerebral Oedema (HACE) is also a disease that can play up at altitude. More often seen from 3700 m, but can already flare up from 2600 m. This disease also involves fluid accumulation. This then takes place not in the lungs, but in the brain: the control centre ... read more
What is pulmonary oedema?
Altitude pulmonary oedema is another disease that, as early as 2500m, can flare up at altitude. When talking about oedema, it refers to fluid accumulation. As the name suggests, this accumulation occurs in the lungs, more specifically in the alveoli. In these alveoli, gas exchange takes place. ... read more
Recognising altitude sickness and how to act
AMS is diagnosed using the following three criteria: Height increase in the last 4 days Presence of headache and the presence of at least one other symptom (loss of appetite, nausea, dizziness or fatigue); An overall score of 3 or more on the ... read more
What is the cause of altitude sickness?
With the rise to higher altitudes, much changes in the environment. Apart from the fact that the air is less polluted and trees give way to rocks and snow, the composition of the air also changes. One of those changes is that the partial oxygen tension becomes lower and lower. ... read more
Altitude training for runners
Altitude training is a part of almost all elite training programmes for runners. More than 95% of the medallists at the World Championships and Olympic Games have lived or trained at altitude. This simulated altitude takes place over a period of weeks or months. ... read more
The misunderstanding of altitude training
Athletes have long used high-altitude training camps as a means of pushing their bodies and improving endurance and performance. At the same time, scientific professionals debate the effectiveness of altitude training on athletes. One thing that Altitude Dream the ... read more
How altitude training can help fight covid-19 corona virus
During this global pandemic, many customers have asked our team how our altitude equipment can help during this crisis. ... read more
Why altitude training is not always successful.
A new analysis casts doubt on the idea that people are born "responders" or "non-responders" to training in thin air. To understand the latest data on altitude training for endurance athletes, it is worth looking back at a study published in 2015 ... read more
Wilco Van Rooijen experiments with a high altitude tent
The aim was to climb 2 fat 7000-ders in Tajikistan's Pamir Mountains. Namely: Korzhenevskaya peak (7105m) and the Somoni peak (7495m). In order to do this in 3 weeks, I did want to try out whether acclimatisation at home with a so-called altitude tent would work. Via Altitude Dream ... read more
Lotto Soudal not on altitude training: “Altitude tent gives the same effect”
"Height training is an indispensable part of cycling," says Wim Van Hoolst, trainer of Lotto Soudal. Yet his team again does not go to altitude. "Your body doesn't know whether you're sleeping in a tent or sleeping at height," he explains. ... read more
Hematocrit? Height tent? The theory behind the “top condition” of Campenaerts
Victor Campenaerts, the current World endurance record holder, says he feels "top", courtesy of a few nights in his high altitude tent. "I want to start my last training block with an unseen high haematocrit," he said. Can't keep up? Kris Van der Mieren, federal doctor at Belgian Cycling, ... read more
Attention medical community!
Feeding COVID-19-infected patients with oxygen has so far proved unsuccessful. It is like feeding fire with oxygen! The virus feels good in an oxygen-enriched environment and becomes more potent! Applying moderate hypoxia early in the ... read more
READING TIP: From Altitude Tent to the thin air of Mount Everest.
Wilco Dekker slept in a height tent of Altitude Dream for seven weeks. Until his departure to Kathmandu where he prepared to climb the world's highest mountain. Wilco shows that everyone with a healthy passion can make their dream come true through faith, trust and ... read more
IHT against COVID-19 Corona Virus
According to this WHO (World Health Organization) report, “Oxygen therapy is the major treatment intervention for patients with severe COVID-19. All countries must work together to optimize the availability of pulse oximeters and medical oxygen systems. Mortality in people with ... read more
Height training and the art of proper planning
According to some scientists, the effect of altitude training is enhanced at every altitude stage. So it pays to go into the mountains several times a year. Altitude training has long been used by endurance athletes to perform better at sea level. The idea is simple: by ... read more
Riders looking for alternatives by Coronavirus, Jens Keukeleire shows his solution: “A height training? You can do that in Bruges too ”
The coronavirus is also affecting the peloton. For Jens Keukeleire (31), for example. He was selected for the triptych in Italy. What now? Keukeleire: "In consultation with the team, I decided to stay at home and sleep in an altitude tent." It takes teams and riders a while to adjust. It ... read more
TESTED: Altitude acclimatization for Pobeda
When we climbed Khan Tengri in 2017, we were very positive about our experience with pre-acclimation at home with a Altitude Dream height tent. This allowed us to climb Khan Tengri in one go, without having to pass the ice trap multiple times - the section with the most objective dangers ... read more
Height to oxygen table
This handy 'altitude to oxygen %' table extrapolates the effective amount of oxygen to real altitude. At real altitude, the barometric pressure of the atmosphere is significantly lower than that of sea level. The result is that oxygen molecules in the air are further apart, causing ... read more
Advantages of a pre-acclimatization program.
Whether it is a mountaineering expedition or just a relaxing skiing holiday, many people ascend to great heights every year. We spend a lot of time and money planning the perfect trip. Nobody wants to ruin that trip with altitude sickness. That's why many people turn to Altitude Dream for ... read more
Kilian Jornet & Emelie Forsberg test our 'Fast Acclimatize' method
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
5 factors that can negatively influence your altitude training
Athletes who do not improve positively on altitude training or, in other words, non-responders, does that actually exist? Many scientists have strong doubts about this. The Australian Sports Institute identified the 5 "I" s that can influence the hematological effect of altitude training so that ... read more
Dieter Coppens slept in a height tent for 'Copy beast'
In the second season of Copy beast, Dieter Coppens takes on seven inspiring challenges, along with seven new, fascinating animals: the owl, the snake, the alpaca, the sidderal, the goose, the pig and the mosquito. Humans and animals are joining forces to turn these challenges into a ... read more
Acclimatize at home to the altitude
I live in Rotterdam below sea level. The highest 'mountain' in the area is the 37 m high Vlaggeduin. The closest mountains are a 10-hour drive from Rotterdam. The Netherlands is the perfect country to live as an alpinist ... Not. Fortunately, it is now also possible to acclimatize at home to the ... read more
What are the seven summits?
The seven summits, or 7 mountain peaks, are the high mountains of every continent. This challenge was first completed by mountain climber Richard Bass. Based on the performance of Bass and Reinhold Messner, who finished fifth in the challenge, this list with seven tops ... read more
TESTED: Altitude tent for Khan Tengri (7010m)
Headache, lack of appetite, little energy, sleepless nights ... If you have ever been to the high mountains, you know that acclimatization is not really fun. How quickly you acclimatize varies from person to person and there is little you can do about it. Unfortunately I'm pretty bad at ... read more
Thomas De Gendt prepared Dauphiné (and Tour) in height tent: "Proves to pay"
While most riders opt for an altitude training course in Sierra Nevada, on the Teide, in Colorado, such as Kittel or Utah with Sagan, Thomas De Gendt spent the last weeks in Calpe and slept in an altitude tent. Tish Benoot prepared the Dauphiné and Tour in the Sierra Nevada. ... read more
Els (37) climbs a volcano for charity
Ertveldse takes on a tough challenge for the benefit of Ecuadorian quinoa growers. EVERGEM / ERTVELDE - Els Verween (37) is one of three participants in the second edition of the Trias Trail. This heavy mountain tour is organized by the non-governmental organization (NGO) Trias. The three ... read more
A new generation goes (with new technology) for glory
Every year an exciting moment for Altitude Dream altitude training. The new cycling season is about to begin and many of our customers are still finishing their preparations for a successful new cycling year. Tom Boonen is only too happy to put the crown on his career in his last ... read more
First edition Athletics Congress immediately hit the mark
Last Saturday, Athletic News, together with sports medical test center Running and More, organized the very first edition of the Athletics Congress. The event turned out to be a bull's-eye and the many people attending the renewed Sports Innovation Campus in Bruges were delighted with their athletics knowledge ... read more
Wim Smets wants to climb Makalu (8.5 km) without an oxygen bottle
The new year also brings new ambitions for Rumst mountaineer Wim Smets (46). "In April I want to climb the Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,463 meters. If I succeed, I will be the first Belgian ever on top, I will bring my total number of '8,000 people' to six and .. . read more
Iron and fluid intake important during altitude training
Cyclists must take 1.4 to 2.4 liters of extra fluid during an altitude training session due to increased urine output and breathing. In addition, they have to take more iron than they normally do because extra red blood cells are produced. ... read more
Buy height tent? 3 tips to take into account
Buying a height tent is not something you will often do and that is why it is very important to make the best choice. For everyone else, that depends on your personal situation. In this article we help you on your way with 3 useful tips. ... read more
When to use Acetazolamide against altitude sickness?
Acetazolamide such as diamox ® is a medication that can be used in altitude sickness if you do not have the option to sleep in a height tent beforehand and in one of the following situations: Situations when Acetazolamide can be used If in the past you have ... read more
New type of height tent: Dream Cap
If your partner prefers not to sleep in a height tent, then our newest product might be the solution. The 'Dream Cap' comes over the head and closes around the hull with light weights. Due to the small volume, the air in the Dream Cap changes no less than 2 times per minute. Because of this ... read more
Prevent altitude sickness
Altitude sickness is often the biggest game breaker during holidays or expeditions in the mountains. Fortunately altitude sickness can usually be prevented by taking a number of simple precautions and / or acclimatizing at home to the altitude. In the overview below we summarize those measures ... read more
Which form of altitude training suits you best?
The most suitable form of altitude training is mainly dependent on your sport. In addition, other things can play a role in choosing the right height training form. The table below provides an overview: ... read more
Calculate the effect of a height internship with the 'heyday'
Endurance athletes can estimate how their body will respond to an altitude training. At least, that's what sports scientists at the renowned Australian Institute of Sport claim. For this they have devised the "heyday", a new outcome measure expressed in kilometers per hour. ... read more
Climbing Mont Blanc without experience?
OK, so I have no experience and still want to get to the top of the Mont Blanc safely. Do I need a mountain guide then many people wonder. The answer to this is of course absolutely yes. You are not going to dive for sharks without the guidance of a highly trained diver. ... read more
Trio on the way to Mount Everest
Three people from Kempen left for Nepal yesterday to climb the highest mountain in the world. In May the experienced climbers Urbain Lenaerts (55) from Vorselaar, Rudi Van de Poel (55) from Herenthout and Ludo De Ceulaer (61) from Olen want to be on top of Mount Everest. Only sixteen Belgians ... read more
Training at height. New insights.
Height training is a well-known training method. In the past, athletes had to rely on internships in the mountains, nowadays it is also possible to train and / or live at simulated heights. There are new, promising developments in this area concerning intensive and short-term ... read more
Climbing Mont Blanc: All tips and information
Is climbing Mont Blanc also at the top of your wish list for you? In this article by Noes Lautier you discover how you can increase your top chances considerably and what the pitfalls are. ... read more
Train at sea level, sleep in the clouds
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has opened two height rooms. They can use amateurs and top athletes in their training, while scientists study how the body reacts at high altitude. "In some studies there was a 10 percent improvement in the subjects" The ... read more
Climbing Mont Blanc: Which route?
I recently asked customers what their sporting goal is for 2016. The great thing about Altitude Dream is that our customers are all dreamers without exception. Dreamers who also make their dreams come true. So I got the most beautiful answers. That goes from winning a medal at the ... read more
Mount Everest Marathon 2015
The Mount Everest Marathon is held every year on May 29, the day that Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa Tenzing Norgay reached the top of the world's highest mountain in 1953. The marathon consists of two parts: a trek (running) and the marathon over 42 kilometers. ... read more
Altitude training: does it really work?
More and more top athletes make use of a height tent, simulation rooms, height internships and everything related to this. Many top athletes swear by it, while the scientific basis appears to be unclear. From my background as a competitive swimmer I thought it was high time to ... read more
The influence of altitude and altitude training
Are you walking faster or just slower at heights? And what influence does an altitude training have? The authors of 'The Secret of Running' set the bar high this week! Influence of altitude on performance during competitions In 1968 the effect of altitude on performance on long distance became clear during the ... read more
Taking iron supplements during altitude training promotes hemoglobin production
Top athletes who go on a height internship would do well to take iron supplements during the internship. This promotes the production of hemoglobin and thus the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen. Research among 178 Australian top athletes shows that taking 105 ... read more
Is a height tent permitted under the anti-doping rules?
As an athlete you benefit from a high number of red blood cells. By increasing these blood values, you can sustain your efforts for longer and at a higher intensity. But can you just increase this value as an athlete? According to anti-doping organizations such as WADA, what are the limits? ... read more
Climb Kilimanjaro for War Child
Climbing Kilimanjaro for War Child and collecting as much money as possible for war children in the long way to the top. That is the War Child Kili Challenge. ... read more
Climbing talent Wout Poels: With altitude training you feel 2 percent better
Relieved, Wout Poels reached the finish line in Paris in the company of Tour winner and teammate Chris Froome on Sunday. During this Tour de France, Poels made an important contribution to the success of the Team Sky leader and was perhaps the strongest in the Bergen after his leader in the ... read more
For whom is altitude training interesting?
Altitude training is based on a technique that has been used since the 1980s to get athletes, pilots, cosmonauts and climbers to get used to altitude. It is, in fact, a simulation of the positive effects of adapting the body to the decreasing oxygen content in the air ... read more
The disadvantage of training at height
The disadvantage of training at heights is that the oxygen pressure is lower at heights. This means that the air contains less oxygen per volume. You have to put more effort into transporting a given amount of oxygen to your muscles. At distances longer than 400 meters, where the ... read more
Mount Everest ends in a drama by the earthquake
After years of physical, mental and practical preparation to prevent altitude sickness six weeks of sleeping in an Altitude Dream height tent, the time has finally come. In April - May 2015 I am making my fourth attempt to climb Mount Everest. Unfortunately the expedition ends in a drama through the ... read more
The history of Mount Everest
Tomorrow Eric Arnold will fly to Kathmandu for a fourth attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest. For weeks, Eric slept in our high tent to prepare for the extremely thin air of the highest mountain on our planet and now he can finally start the adventure. A ... read more
Altitude training for the roof of the world
PPPffffffffff. PPPffffffff, PPPfffffffff. The oxygen slowly flows into my height tent. As if the sea was washing into my tent. I spend around 10 to 12 hours a day in it. It's going to make it easier for me to get used to the extreme altitude on Mount Everest. At 8850 meters the highest mountain ... read more
My Kilimanjaro preparation: Mieke Thomas
When the height tent was erected in my bedroom at home, I sent some laughs to family and friends. Slightly skeptical about sleeping in such a tent. I often have to go to the toilet several times at night and do it half asleep. The next 4 weeks I have to ... read more
eBook about altitude sickness with useful tips
How to stay healthy is a medical source of information for people who want to spend their holidays at altitudes above 2500 meters. This group mainly consists of hikers and hikers, but also snowboarders, mountain bikers and skiers. This eBook mainly focuses on the problems of ... read more
Altitude training: the higher sleep, the better?
The higher the better? Not with altitude training. Many athletes and coaches still think that they can get extra effect from sleeping or living even higher than the height advised by the scientist. The ideal height is a subject that we regularly ask about at Altitude Dream ... read more
Altitude Dream present on the Day of the Trainer
On December 13, 2014, the Flemish Trainers School (VTS) organized the sixth edition of the Day of the Trainer in and around the Topsporthal Vlaanderen in Ghent. Tour de Kilimanjaro Altitude Dream altitude training was asked by the organization to demonstrate our technology to all present ... read more
Altitude training can improve your sprint
Marcel Kittel is one of the few sprinters to complete an altitude training session before the start of the Tour de France. Recent research has shown that he has done well. ... read more
Where can I find more information about altitude sickness?
Trekking to and in high-altitude areas has a lot to offer. Beautiful tours, panoramic views, the thrill of reaching the top of a four- or five-thousand-year-old and memories that echo for a long time. The thin air also entails a risk: you can get altitude sickness if you are unlucky. ... read more
The Kili challenge for Warchild
The latest Warchild promotion is named 'Kili-Challenge'. This action not only appeals to the imagination but is also in favor of a very good cause. Because millions of children grow up in war. War that has a devastating effect on their development. Violence, ... read more
How can athletes prepare for the European Cross?
The European Cross Championships will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2014 in the Bulgarian Samokov (Borovets district). This place is located at an altitude of 1350 meters. That this height could be very decisive in the course of the race is beyond doubt. ... read more
Is my Kilimanjaro climbing schedule OK?
Question From 8 to 20 June I will go to Kenya / Tanzania with a group to climb the Kilimanjaro. This goes as follows: In six days we rise an average of 1000 meters per day. The advice to prevent altitude sickness is max 300m / day. Does it mean that this is a life-threatening undertaking? ... read more
Questions from altitude travelers
Question: Once you have been acclimatized to a certain height, how long do you stay acclimatized, is that a few days before such a height, a week or can you for example a month after you have been at 4000 m again store away without having to acclimatize again? ... read more
What to do in case of acute altitude sickness?
We now assume that you are among the climbers who are either very susceptible to altitude sickness or who have not been disturbed by the advice, because you have had altitude sickness. It is also possible that you have it even more seriously and that your complaints suit too much fluid in the lungs or ... read more
Determining acute altitude sickness
Signaling one or two of the aforementioned complaints (for example, a slight headache and some fluid retention on the face) is not in itself a cause for immediate concern. With altitude sickness, it must always be several complaints at the same time. ... read more
You can learn how to become a height respage.
When athletes go on altitude training, expectations are usually high. And rightly so, because scientific research has shown on several occasions that a height internship of 3-4 weeks, carried out according to the 'living high-training low' method, can achieve endurance performances of no less than 5 to 10% ... read more
The 5 ingredients for a successful Kilimanjaro expedition
Always wanted to stand on top of Kilimanjaro? Don't put it off too long because this is highly recommended to have experienced. But what are the most important ingredients to reach the top of Kilimanjaro successfully and healthily? We asked our Kilimanjaro customers and came ... read more
Complaints that may indicate acute altitude sickness
Even if you have followed all the recommendations, you can still get altitude sickness. Some people are very sensitive to that. In this article we will discuss the phenomena and the measures you can take against it. ... read more
The risk of getting altitude sickness
Many people think that altitude sickness only occurs at very high altitudes in distant countries. That is a mistake. Even in the Alps, the disease is already regularly seen at relatively low altitudes. It should be noted here that altitude sickness does not occur with 'round trips', so when descending to the ... read more
Physical reactions to oxygen deficiency
As you climb, the environment is constantly changing. You can observe this in part, such as the changes in fauna and flora and the fall in air temperature. Other changes are apparently unnoticed. One is the gradually decreasing air pressure and the associated ... read more
How is altitude sickness caused?
Altitude sickness is caused by a lack of oxygen in the body. The percentage of oxygen in the air surrounding us is 21%; that percentage is virtually independent of the height at which we are. ... read more
3 notices of the training regime of Mo Farah
After Mo Farah was crowned 2-time world champion, the attention of many went to the secrets behind his success. How did the remarkable achievements in Moscow come about? ... read more
The ideal height for a height tent is 2000 to 2500 meters
It is best for athletes to sleep at an altitude of 2000-2500 meters during a “live-high-train-low” training period in an altitude tent. At this altitude, the conditions are most favorable to perform as well as possible at sea level afterwards. This appears from research by a group of researchers with many ... read more
Altitude Dream on top of the Kilimanjaro
On October 13, 2013 we were at the top of the Kilimanjaro. The highest point in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain on earth. A magical moment to remember and an absolute must for anyone who wants to experience something very special. Our preparation in the height tent turned out to be really ... read more
Prevent altitude sickness: Practice What You Preach
To prevent altitude sickness and to properly acclimatise to the altitude, I started sleeping in the altitude tent exactly 4 weeks before our Kilimanjaro adventure. My father and expedition partner have been sleeping in the height tent for more than a week now. Doing what we stand for is called, or ... read more
Climbing Kilimanjaro: The preparation
Condition is more important than the degree of fitness. The Kilimanjaro is a walk, so the best preparation you can do is to walk and preferably under simulated conditions. Although we are both fit thanks to running, it does not prepare your muscles for six days of rest ... read more
Kilimanjaro Expedition: We are also taking on the challenge.
The idea came from our customers. Increasingly, people who want to climb Kilimanjaro acclimatize at home in a height tent. The figures prove that this is not a bad idea: The Kilimanjaro is very popular since you don't need a climbing experience to reach the top. The entire route to the top ... read more
Altitude tent accurate and cheaper than an internship in the mountains
Altitude tents meet a need. On the Altitude Dream website there are dozens of names of cyclists, triathletes, swimmers and skaters who have worked with it. For a long time there was a haze of mystery surrounding the height tents. ... read more
Altitude sickness
When I was young, I was able to drive with Marc and Wilfried to Arolla on a Friday evening, climb the next morning to the Cabane des Vignettes (3158m) and drink a quiet beer there while Wilfried involuntarily emptied his stomach in the strong upwind of the (then) very airy ... read more
Tom Veelers: "Via my height tent to the Tour de France"
Top cyclists put themselves in the spotlight in the Tour de France. The Tour de France is, after the Olympic Games, the 2nd largest sporting event in the world. In the sprint stages, Dutchman Tom Veelers (28) makes a strong case for winning a stage victory for his German ... read more
Belgian Gasherbrum expedition
The wind howls around the tent and makes the sticks bend dangerously inside. Morning rest has turned into a hell of a noise. The draft holes are open to prevent the wind from lifting the small shelter and throwing it from the mountain. I doze in, breathing hard through the ... read more
Dr. Guido Vroemen: The preparation for altitude training
Guido Vroemen is a sports doctor and owner of sports medical advice center (SMA) Central Netherlands. In addition to being a sports doctor, Guido is also a Medical Biologist and a Triathlon Trainer. We asked Guido how athletes can now best prepare for an altitude training period. ... read more
Dr. Guido Vroemen: Operation & principles for altitude training
Guido Vroemen is a sports doctor and owner of sports medical advice center (SMA) Central Netherlands. In addition to being a sports doctor, Guido is also a Medical Biologist and a Triathlon Trainer. We asked Guido to explain the operation & principles for altitude training. ... read more
From height tent to shower: Our students study here
It remains to be seen whether these students will pass their exams, but in terms of their creativity, they already receive a very high distinction. After all, today people are studying in the most crazy and special locations, from the shower to a monastery or even in a height tent. The ... read more
The magical height tent of Maarten van der Weijden
Maarten van der Weijden is the first Olympic swimming champion to speak openly about the usefulness of a height tent. Altitude tents meet a need. Top athletes have known the system since 2001 and in recent years this principle has become more and more known to the general public. Also ... read more
Belgian champion ski mountaineering about altitude training
Kurt Piot is a five-time Belgian Ski Mountaineering Champion. In this article, Kurt reports on his experiences with altitude training via Altitude Dream. ... read more