High Altitude Pulmonary Edema: The #1 Altitude Sickness Killer High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, also known as HAPE, is the deadliest but least understood acute mountain sickness killer and can be deadly within hours of experiencing symptoms. HAPE is a build up of liquid in the lungs which makes it difficult for the affected person to breath properly do to quick elevation gains. When a person who is susceptible to […] Industry News Brian Werner | October 1, 2017 0 Comments
HAPE – Altitude’s Silent Killer Mild altitude sickness, or AMS (acute mountain sickness) is a common issue that most people have probably experienced when traveling in the mountains. With symptoms similar to a hangover, it’s usually nothing more than a minor annoyance but can develop into a life threatening condition know as HAPE. High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, or HAPE, is a a condition involving […] Climbing Mike Lavery | October 1, 2017 0 Comments
HAPE- Major Killer of Mountaineers at High Altitudes Rapid ascents of elevation or failure to acclimate to high elevations can lead to altitude sickness, or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), amongst novice and experienced mountaineers alike. Although AMS itself cannot lead to death, it can lead to more serious illness if not treated immediately. High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE), when the brain swells with fluid, and High Altitude Pulmonary […] Brains Mitch Flores | October 1, 2017 0 Comments
20 Year-Old Dies while Hiking to Colorado Hot Springs August 17th— Susana DeForest, a student from Collegeville, PA, took a vacation to visit three friends who had moved out to Colorado. The group decided to hike the popular Conundrum Trail outside of Aspen, which runs for 17 miles out-and-back at altitudes of 8,000 to 11,200 feet.  A set of hot springs sit at the end of the route, and take 6-8 hours to get to, and […] Spencer Miller | August 25, 2017 0 Comments
Boy Scout Died of Apparent Altitude Sickness in the Unita Mountains, UT Yesterday A 17-year-old Boy Scout died on Saturday while camping with his troop in the Uinta Mountains of Utah. It appears that he may have died from altitude sickness. Douglas Julian would have turned 18-year-old today. Duchesne County Lt. Jeremy Curry reports that Douglas was a healthy kid who active in high school sports and had no prior history of illness […] Industry News CragBrains | August 6, 2017 3 Comments
The Dangers of HAPE: The High Altitude Killer High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, or HAPE, as it is more commonly known, is a dangerous affliction known to often affect mountaineers in the Himalaya, Andes, and other high altitude peaks and mountain ranges. However, it is possible to occur in otherwise healthy people as low as 8,200 ft (2500m) and is considered a more severe form of acute mountain sickness, […] Climbing Anson Brown | February 1, 2017 0 Comments
Why you should pay close attention to altitude sickness Source: Pixaby.com Have ever experienced dizziness, light-headedness, shortness of breath, or nausea in the mountains? You may have had a case of what is referred to as altitude sickness or acute mountain sickness (AMS). Altitude sickness can occur at altitudes above 6,500 ft (2000 m) and a more extreme and severe case of altitude sickness is High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) […] Climbing Errol Lawrence | February 1, 2014 1 Comment
Sad News: Sherpa Dies on Mt. Everest Sunday With all the confusion about the fight on Everest last month, it’s easy to lose sight of how treacherous being on Everest can be.  For nearly all climbers, there is no summit without the help of Sherpas.  Sherpas are the key to Everest.  Everest wouldn’t have ever been conquered without their help. According to Nepalese police, Dariwa Sherpa died while […] SnowBrains | May 6, 2013 1 Comment