Tag: altitude sickness

Altitude Sickness – Keep it on the Down Low

Altitude Sickness is an all-too-common affliction for mountain newcomers and is always…

Samuel Lawrence

Sucking Wind- Considerations for Identifying and Treating HAPE

Among hardcore alpinists and weekend ski warriors alike, most have experienced altitude…

Spencer Cox

High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) Can Occur At Lower Altitudes

High-altitude pulmonary edemaย (HAPE) is a life-threatening accumulation of fluid in the lungs…

Nick Retterer

The Dangers Of Getting Too High: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)

It was a cold, brisk, Saturday morning as Ryan flew up the…

Miles Wong

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, โ€œHAPEโ€ โ€“ More Than Just Altitude Sickness

When travelling from low elevation to higher altitude environments, we often notice…

Taylor Stephan

What is HAPE? Prepare for your Ascent

When it comes to planning your next 8,000 ft peak or higher,…

Corinne Doerner

HAPE: The High-Altitude Killer

What is HAPE? The most common cause of death directly attributed to…

Tony Miller

HAPE: High-Altitudes And The Effects On Your Lungs

Introduction Traveling to high-altitude places is becoming increasingly ever-so-popular, especially for outdoor…

Steven Snyder