Trekking to and in high places has a lot to offer. Beautiful treks, panoramic views, the thrill of reaching the top of a four- or five-thousander and memories that reverberate long after. The thin air also carries a risk: if you are unlucky, you might fall off a cliff. altitude sickness get. Do not be afraid of it: take the necessary precautions by acclimatising at home, for example, and you will have a wonderful adventure. Here are some websites and addresses with useful information about altitude sickness
The most complete Dutch website about altitude sickness can be found on altitude sickness.info. The booklet 'How do I stay healthy is up to date' is also very complete and can be obtained from hoogziekte.info.
Useful addresses and websites about altitude sickness:
- lcr.nl: Information about vaccination and malaria prophylaxis is provided by the National Coordination Center for Traveler Advice (LCR).
- Diabetes Association Netherlands: for information about diabetes and sport. PO Box 470, 3830 AM Leusden, tel. +31334630566.
- Dutch Heart Foundation: for information about cardiovascular disease and sport. PO Box 300, 2501 CH The Hague, tel. +31703155555
- Dutch Asthma Fund: for information on ldisease and sport. PO Box 5, 3830 AA Leusden, tel. +31334941814.
- Sports Medical Advice Centers: for general informationtel. +31 302252290.
- nkbv.nl: website of the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
- mountainmedicine.org: information and references about altitude sickness, among other things.
- high-altitude-medicine.com: information and references about altitude sickness, among other things.
- peakware.com: information about best known and highest peaks.
- namaste mountainguides.com: the Belgian one Namaste mountain guide agency
