Category: Mountain Medicine
What is altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness is an illness that can develop in people who travel or stay at altitudes above 2 500 m. It can lead to symptoms such as headache, vomiting, nausea, weakness and dizziness. If left untreated, altitude sickness can lead…
Climbing Kilimanjaro: A Deceptively Easy Expedition with Hidden Challenges
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, may seem like a straightforward endeavor, often touted as a non-technical climb accessible to adventurers of varying experience levels. While it lacks the technical challenges of rock climbing or ice ascents, this majestic mountain…
