#altitude-sickness

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Snowboarding

Student rescued from Mount Fuji twice in one week

A 27-year-old student was rescued from Mount Fuji twice in one week, first for altitude sickness and then while trying to recover his phone.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Health

An Unlikely Organ Helps to Explain Sherpas' Aptitude for Altitude

Sherpas possess an evolutionary advantage that helps them efficiently manage altitude sickness due to enhanced kidney functions.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

I Hiked All 19,341 Feet Up Mount Kilimanjaro - Here's What It's Like

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro offers a unique experience of traversing five ecological zones, each with distinct features and challenges.
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