Articles related to "Preventing Altitude Sickness"

Altitude Sickness, also called Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a risk on alpine adventures. It is easily prevented by acclimating and responding to early symptoms.

Here are some tips to help avoid Acute Altitude Sickness this winter.

After the 9/11 attacks in the US, altitude sickness studies to find cures became more important as US troops were flown by helicopter into the mountains of Afghanistan.

Choices of route, adding a training climb, and taking time to acclimate help climbers get to the top of Kilimanjaro without A.M.S.

Altitude sickness can affect anyone who ascends to high altitude: hikers, campers, bicyclists, and tourists are as susceptible as elite mountain climbers.

Mount Kilimanjaro may be the biggest, but Mounts Kenya, Meru, and Elgon all offer different trekking and climbing experiences. Here's how they compare.

Volunteer doctors of the Himalayan Rescue Association educate trekkers about altitude sickness, and treat villagers in the Annapurna and Mt. Everest trekking regions.