Should Ski Passes Be Taxed In Order To Support College Students? The state of New Hampshire may soon be considering a new state-wide sales tax of 9 percent on ski lift passes, proposed by the State Rep. Craig Thompson, to help fund a scholarship program for in-state college students. With one of the highest in-state tuition costs of over $18,000 (USD) per year, almost $5,000 above the national average, approximately 66% […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | November 6, 2019 3 Comments
HAPE: The Silent Killer at Ten Thousand Feet High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is an extremely dangerous form of altitude sickness that can often have fatal consequences. As opposed to acute mountain sickness and high altitude cerebral edema, which are caused by a decrease in oxygen concentration and brain swelling, HAPE is caused by an increase in pulmonary pressure during a significant ascent. While some of their symptoms overlap, […] Climbing Lucy Ferneyhough | November 1, 2018 1 Comment
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