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Montagnes, acclimatation, protocoles et préparation.
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Everest Base Camp or Gokyo Lakes: which route is better for acclimatisation and crowds?
EBC or Gokyo Lakes: which route is better for acclimatisation, crowds and experience. Compare both trekking routes and make the best choice.
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Best Kilimanjaro route and daily schedule for safe acclimatisation
Discover the best Kilimanjaro route for safe acclimatisation, including an ideal daily schedule, tips and altitude profile for a successful summit climb.
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Acclimatising at home for a mountain expedition: here’s how to do it
Prepare smartly for altitude at home. Discover 5 proven steps, handy schedules and tips to acclimatise safely and effectively for your expedition.
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Everything you need to know about altitude sickness: symptoms, risks and what to do
Discover all about altitude sickness: symptoms, risks and tips to prevent or treat it. Essential guide for travellers and mountain athletes.
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Best preparation for trekking to Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp
Find out how to best prepare for a trek to Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp. Tips on training, acclimatisation, equipment and nutrition.
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How to choose the right height setting in your altitude tent? A practical guide
Choose the right height for your high altitude tent. Practical tips for athletes, climbers and travellers. Boost your performance safely and effectively.
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Why do I sleep so restlessly in the mountains?
Sleeping badly at altitude is due to oxygen deprivation and unstable breathing. Find out the cause and how to prepare for it.
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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 important to consider all these
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How can altitude sickness be prevented?
Learn how to avoid altitude sickness with the right ascent rate, acclimatisation and smart preparation. Practical explanations for trekkers.
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What is high cerebral edema?
What is altitude cerebral oedema? Learn the symptoms, alarm signals and what to do immediately if you suspect HACE at altitude.
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What is pulmonary oedema?
What is altitude pulmonary oedema? Read the symptoms, risks and what to do immediately in case of shortness of breath and cough at altitude.
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Recognising altitude sickness and how to act
Recognising altitude sickness and how to act? Learn early signs, decision moments and safe choices for symptoms at height.
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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 these changes is that the partial oxygen tension becomes lower and lower. So there are fewer oxygen molecules
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Advantages of a pre-acclimatization program.
Discover the benefits of a pre-acclimatisation programme. Reduce the risk of altitude sickness and arrive stronger at 4,000 to 6,000 metres.
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Sound altitude generator: how much sound does an altitude generator actually make?
Sound generator height: discover how many dB a generator makes, what 58 decibels means, and how smart placement protects your sleep.
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The altitude sickness assessment form: Do I have to go back or will I continue?
An altitude sickness assessment form helps you decide on the go: ascend or descend? Find out what your AMS score can and cannot tell you.
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What are the Seven Summits? The ultimate challenge for mountaineers
What are the Seven Summits? Discover the 7 highest mountains per continent, their difficulty and how climbers prepare for extreme altitude.
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When to use acetazolamide for altitude sickness?
When to use acetazolamide (Diamox) for altitude sickness? Find out when it makes sense and why acclimatisation often works better.
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Prevent altitude sickness
Preventing altitude sickness starts with smart ascents. Read what really works, when Diamox makes sense and how to monitor risk objectively.
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Mont Blanc climb without experience - realistic or reckless?
Mont Blanc climb without experience? Find out what is really needed in terms of training, acclimatisation and SpO2 monitoring at 4808 metres.
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Climbing Mont Blanc: complete guide to preparation and acclimatisation
Is climbing Mont Blanc also at the top of your wish list? In this article, you’ll discover how to significantly increase your summit chances....
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Climbing Mont Blanc: Which route?
Climbing Mont Blanc which route do you choose? Compare Goûter and Trois Monts and prepare safely for 4,810 metres.
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For whom is altitude training interesting?
For whom is altitude training interesting? Discover when it is useful for athletes, mountain travellers and recovery, including monitoring and approach.
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The history of Mount Everest
Discover the history of Mount Everest and learn why acclimatisation is essential for a safe expedition to extreme altitude.