Expeditions
Mountains, acclimatisation, protocols and preparation.
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Climbing Kilimanjaro: the ultimate tips & tricks for a safer and more successful summit day
Climbing Kilimanjaro without unnecessary risk? Discover the smartest tips on route choice, acclimatisation, preparation and equipment.
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What is acclimatisation? Meaning and the physiological process
What is acclimatisation? Learn the meaning, the physiological process and how to objectively see if your body is really adapting.
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Altitude sickness medicine: overview of what works
Altitude sickness drugs explained: acetazolamide, dexamethasone, nifedipine and painkillers. Find out what really works and when to descend.
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Acclimatising at altitude: what it is, how it works and the real timeline
Acclimatising at altitude explained: what it is, how it works and what timeline is realistic for a safe build-up in the mountains.
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Altitude sickness in children: risks and guidelines
How to recognise altitude sickness in children, when to descend and how to build smartly? Practical guidelines for parents at altitude.
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Inca Trail altitude: acclimatising before Machu Picchu
The Inca Trail altitude is often misjudged. Not because Machu Picchu itself is extremely high, but because many travellers go from sea level to Cusco in a short time, sleep there at about 3,400 metres and then climb to 4,215 metres on Warmiwañusqa, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass, during the trail. Anyone reading this guide,
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Annapurna Circuit: altitude profile and acclimatisation
Understand Annapurna Circuit altitude profile? This is the smartest acclimatisation build-up towards Manang, Thorong Phedi and Thorong La.
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Climbing Denali: preparation and schedule
Climbing Denali requires more than fitness. Discover the best preparation, a realistic schedule and smart acclimatisation for your expedition.
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Climbing Mera Peak: ideal first 6000er
Climbing Mera Peak as the first 6000er? Find out when this mountain is smart, where the risks are and how to build your preparation properly.
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Climbing Aconcagua: acclimatisation schedule
Climbing Aconcagua? Discover a smart acclimatisation schedule with build-up, rest days, monitoring and tips for pre-acclimatising at home.
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Climbing Toubkal: acclimatisation and preparation for the Atlas
Climbing Toubkal? Read how to smartly manage acclimatisation, pace, equipment and monitoring for safe preparation in the Atlas
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Climbing K2: preparation, route and acclimatisation
Climbing K2 requires more than top fitness. Find out how preparation, route knowledge and acclimatisation combine to increase your chances of a safe expedition.
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Altitude sickness symptoms by stage: from mild to severe
Discover altitude sickness symptoms by stage, from mild AMS to severe HACE and HAPE. Learn to recognise alarm signals and know when descent is necessary.
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Mont Blanc altitude: all about Europe’s highest mountain
Mont Blanc altitude explained: 4,807 metres, highest mountain in the Alps, nuance around Europe and how to prepare smartly for altitude.
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Altitude training and VO2max: how much gain can you expect?
How much VO2max gain does altitude training give? Realistic numbers, schedule, errors and how to measure effect.
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Climbing Elbrus: route, altitude and preparation
Climbing Elbrus? Read all about altitude, route, acclimatisation and preparation for Mount Elbrus.
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Headaches at altitude: causes and treatment
Headaches at altitude are often the first symptom of altitude sickness. Read causes, signs and what to do to stay safe in the mountains.
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Pulmonary oedema symptoms: how to recognise it in time
Recognise pulmonary oedema symptoms at altitude? Learn the signs of HAPE, when it becomes dangerous and what to do immediately.
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Acclimatising for Everest Base Camp: timeline, schedule and preparation
Acclimatising for Everest Base Camp: complete schedule, timeline, tips and preparation to avoid altitude sickness.
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Oxygen deficiency in the mountains: causes and early signs
Recognise oxygen deficiency in the mountains? Read causes, early signs, SpO2 values and how to prevent altitude sickness.
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Kilimanjaro without altitude sickness: what the data says about success
How likely is altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro? See dates, success rates by route and how to greatly reduce the risk of symptoms.
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Trekking Atlas Morocco: acclimatisation schedule for beginners
Trekking Atlas Morocco? Check out the safe acclimatisation schedule for beginners and avoid altitude sickness on Toubkal and other Atlas treks.
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Altitude sickness and Diamox: when and how to use it?
Unsure about Diamox for altitude sickness? Read when acetazolamide makes sense, how to use it and what alternatives there are.
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Kilimanjaro Lemosho vs Machame route: which is better for acclimatisation?
Which Kilimanjaro route is better for acclimatisation? Compare Lemosho and Machame on altitude structure, risk of altitude sickness and success rate.