Nicholas DeRiso

World Traveler. Always standing sideways. Snowboarding, surfing, skating, or hopping a plane to travel the globe. Either way, I'll be boarding soon.

What is High Altitude Pulmonary Edema and How to Spot the Deadly Condition

Gamow Bag used for HAPE in the field during a high altitude demo.

Summiting the peak of a high-altitude mountain is one of life’s most rewarding feats. However, it doesn’t come without its fair share of risks. Today we’re talking about High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE. A life-threatening condition influenced by high altitude which causes fluid to be generated and accumulated in the lungs. Occurring when individuals ascend above 8,200 feet, mountaineers, […]
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