Category: Preparing for expeditions
Training Before Expedition – The Role of Aerobic Base and Hypoxia
If you’re planning a high-mountain expedition, aiming to conquer ambitious peaks in the Alps or the Himalayas, you’re likely wondering what type of training is crucial. What makes some individuals seem like indestructible “mountain machines”? How can you achieve a…
Challenges Faced by Himalayan Climbers Living at 5364 mamsl for 2 Months.
Every participant in a long Himalayan expedition puts his body to a very hard test. Hypoxia already makes itself felt from 4,000-5,000 meters above sea level, and above 6,000 meters above sea level the processes of cachexia begin to prevail…
Expedition Medical Kit — Complete Guide by Mountain Medicine Doctor
An expedition medical kit is an absolute must have in the backpack of anyone venturing beyond civilization — whether a one-day hike in the Tatras or a two-month Himalayan expedition. The rule is simple: a first aid kit is not…
