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HAPE: What it Actually is and How to Avoid it
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, or HAPE for short, is something every hiker…
Danger at Elevation from High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
Mountaineering does not come without a certain risk. The obvious dangers…
What is High Altitude Pulmonary Edema and How to Spot the Deadly Condition
Summiting the peak of a high-altitude mountain is one of life's most…
From Low to High Places: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
High Altitude Pulmonary edema is also known as HAPE, is a very…
HAPE – Understanding the Most Serious Form Of Altitude Sickness
With several US and European ski resorts reaching altitudes above 10,000 feet,…
Altitude Sickness – Keep it on the Down Low
Altitude Sickness is an all-too-common affliction for mountain newcomers and is always…
Brain Post: Why is Snow White?
Snow is made of water, which appears totally clear and not as…
What is an “Atmospheric River”?
The term "Atmospheric River" has been thrown around a lot lately and…