HAPE is the Leading Cause of Death at High Altitudes High-altitude pulmonary edema or HAPE is the leading cause of death related to high-altitude exposure. John Krakauer’s breakout book Into Thin Air brought HAPE as well as High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) to the forefront of mortality on Mt. Everest, but the fact is that HAPE, while most common above altitudes of 8,200 feet, can occur at altitudes as low […] Brains Meghan Kelly | 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
Documentary: Pioneers Of Skiing The Himalaya in Winter | Beyond Skiing Everest Skiing Everest sounds insanely difficult. These men are pioneers of skiing the Himalaya in the winter. Let their extreme passion inspire you. “Mike Marolt, Steve Marolt and Jim Gile have over 25 years of expeditions to some 40 of the highest peaks in the world, without Sherpa, oxygen, drugs and all the BS. They have gone to places so cold […] Movie Trailer LadyBrains | August 23, 2017 0 Comments
First American Woman Vanessa O’Brien Summits K2 Acclaimed mountaineer Vanessa O’Brien adds one more notch to the belt after becoming the first American woman to summit K2 on Friday, July 28th. She has already conquered the seven summits (and holds the record for the fastest female time), ascending the highest mountain on each continent, including Everest. But “K2 fascinates me because while it is not quite as high […] Spencer Miller | August 1, 2017 0 Comments
Video: Sherpas Rescue Climbers Near Everest Summit Back in May, Jabar Bhatti became the fourth Pakistani Climber to summit Everest with the help of Sange Sherpa. On the way down the two climbers would face a near death situation. The pair reached a difficult point on the descent, but the situation did not look too serious. Groups ascending near them left them supplemental oxygen tanks, but offered no […] Climbing Jake Rubnitz | July 31, 2017 0 Comments
4 Climbers Found Dead on Everest Yesterday | 10 Dead on Everest This Season The bodies of four deceased climbers were found in a tent at Camp IV (highest camp located at South Col, located at 8,000 m/26,247 ft) on Mt. Everest on Tuesday night by Sherpa rescuers, according to authorities and Mingma Sherpa. Ten climbers have died on Everest this season already. Everest averages around 6 deaths per climbing season. These Sherpa rescuers were at […] Industry News CragBrains | May 24, 2017 0 Comments
Kilian Jornet Summits Everest In A Mere 26 Hours | He Climbed 11,429 feet Kilian Jornet summited Mount Everest in a mere 26 hours early Monday morning. This is the fastest known ascent of the world’s highest peak. Kilian is a 29-year-old ski mountaineer and runner from Spain. He achieved this incredible mark in history without the use of fixed ropes or supplemental oxygen, which adds another degree of difficulty. Kilian Jornet left basecamp (17,600ft) […] Industry News Chris Wallner | May 23, 2017 0 Comments
Legendary Mountain Climber, Ueli Steck, Died Near Everest On Sunday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxEtJoK0-jA Ueli Steck, a famous Swiss rock climber and mountaineer died Sunday in an accident near Mount Everest. All climbers and mountaineering communities will remember Ueli. He was not only a talented mountaineer, he was a legendary person, who has set several climbing speed records. He summited Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen and summited all Alpine peaks higher than 4000 m […] Claire Weiss | April 30, 2017 0 Comments
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