Smarter at altitude
Three knowledge hubs: performance, expeditions and science. Evidence-based, practical and connected to mountains, sports and protocols.
Smarter at altitude
Expeditions
Trekking in Nepal: the best routes for beginners
Planning a trek in Nepal? Discover the best routes for beginners, including Annapurna Base Camp, Langtang and Everest Base Camp.
Performance
Ironman preparation with altitude training: how to plan it effectively
Ironman preparation with altitude training? Learn when to start, how to smartly plan tapering, SpO2, recovery, and training load.
Expeditions
Ladakh and Leh: how to acclimatise for the world’s highest roads
Are you going to Leh, Khardung La, or Umling La? Read how to acclimatise smartly in Ladakh and why pre-acclimatisation at home can help.
Expeditions
Weight loss at altitude: why you lose weight
Why do you lose weight at altitude? Discover how appetite, fluid loss and higher energy expenditure combine to cause weight loss in the mountains.
Science
SpO2 levels by altitude: what is a normal oxygen saturation level in the mountains?
View normal SpO2 values by altitude and learn how to wisely interpret oxygen saturation in the mountains.
Science
Going to the mountains with heart problems: what cardiologists and mountain doctors advise
To the mountains with heart problems? Discover what cardiologists and mountain doctors advise and how pre-acclimatisation can help.
Science
Travelling to the mountains whilst pregnant: what’s safe above 2,500 metres?
Pregnant in the mountains? What’s safe above 2500 metres and when should you be cautious?
Science
What to eat at altitude? Nutrition before and during a climb
What’s best to eat at altitude? Practical nutrition tips for acclimatisation, energy, hydration, and recovery during a climb or trek.
Expeditions
Altitude sickness test: how the Lake Louise score works
How does the Lake Louise score work for altitude sickness? Learn to recognise AMS, interpret scores, and objectively assess symptoms at altitude.
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