HAPE: The High-Altitude Killer What is HAPE? The most common cause of death directly attributed to altitude is High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, or “HAPE.” Caused by a lack of oxygen, HAPE is an advanced stage of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). In conjunction with the breakdown of glucose, fats, and amino acids, oxygen is necessary for our bodies to produce energy. Too little of it […] Brains Tony Miller | February 1, 2020 0 Comments
HAPE – An Extreme Form of Altitude Sickness Often Causing Death in Otherwise Healthy Individuals What is HAPE? Whether an avid hiker or moving to a location with higher elevation be aware of the signs and symptoms of HAPE – High Altitude Pulmonary Edema. This translates to the development of swelling and fluid in the lungs due to an extreme change in altitude. It typically occurs around 8200 ft. in elevation but can also occur […] Climbing Lauren Hash | February 1, 2020 1 Comment
All of Colorado’s 14ers Climbed by Siberian Husky: Third Dog Ever To Do So Climbing Colorado’s 14ers has become a quite popular summer activity over the last 10 or so years, but how about bringing your dog to the summit of all 58 of them! Along the trail, you will see a good number of dogs and many of them will make it to the summit. To climb all 58 though is an accomplishment […] Climbing Ryan Nadiak | January 29, 2020 1 Comment
Pro Climber Who Had Skied Everest Dies After Fall In Alps Climber Grega Lačen died after falling while on a descent in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in northern Slovenia on Friday afternoon. Famous for skiing Everest, the 43-year-old was near the Mlinar Saddle, an area he was familiar with when he fell. A local rescue team recovered his body, reports Gripped. He was part of Slovenia’s many successful climbing expeditions to the […] Climbing CragBrains | January 21, 2020 0 Comments
Alex Honnold’s MUM is the Oldest Woman to Climb El Capitan (Using Ropes!) [arve url="https://youtu.be/oyVnEWHJqN8"] CragBrains | January 16, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Teenage Climber Somehow Survives 500-Foot Fall Off Mount Hood, OR A 16-year-old mountain climber has been rescued after he fell 500 feet on Mount Hood, OR Monday surviving with just a broken leg, authorities said. Gurbaz Singh had reached the Pearly Gates, an icy, chute-like section just below the last push to the summit when he lost his grip, reports the Washington Post. He fell down the mountain, coming to […] Climbing CragBrains | January 3, 2020 0 Comments
Nepal to Insist that Trekking Companies Recover Clients’ Dead Bodies from Mount Everest Tougher rules being implemented by Nepal are making trekking companies responsible for retrieving the bodies of climbers who die while climbing Mount Everest, reports The Times. It is estimated there are at least 100 bodies on Everest right now. Recent warmer weather has been causing the snow and ice to melt at a quicker rate, revealing bodies that have lain […] Climbing CragBrains | December 18, 2019 2 Comments
Solo Climbers Will No Longer Be Allowed on Mount Logan, Canada Starting 2020 Parks Canada is changing the rules and regulations for the area surrounding Mount Logan in Kluane National Park. Mount Logan is the highest peak in Canada and the second highest peak in North America after Denali. Starting in 2020, there will be a moratorium on winter expeditions to the Icefield Ranges of the St. Elias Mountains. The moratorium will be enforced […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 13, 2019 0 Comments
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