Update: People Living at Altitude May be Less Susceptible to Coronavirus
A new study is linking living at altitude to lower rates of…
Sucking Wind- Considerations for Identifying and Treating HAPE
Among hardcore alpinists and weekend ski warriors alike, most have experienced altitude…
Climbers Attempt To Summit Mount Everest In Winter For First Time in 27 Years
A team of five climbers from Spain and Germany are currently embarking…
HAPE: the Number One Killer at Altitude
HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) is a major cause of death at…
HAPE: The High-Altitude Killer
What is HAPE? The most common cause of death directly attributed to…
High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: The Invisible Killer
While there are many risks associated with being at altitude such as…
HAPE: A High Altitude Silent Threat
On May 10, 1996, Scott Fischer, a world-renowned climber, and professional climbing…
HAPE: Mother Nature’s Silent Weapon
Why do they do it? Why do so many people risk their…