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Don’t Forget About HAPE! What it is and Why it is Important

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When most people make a plan to have an alpine adventure like skiing, snowboarding, or climbing, they make plans for how they will stay safe and have a good experience. They check the weather so they can plan what to wear. They plan out travel to get the timing just right. If going into the backcountry, they research the state […]

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Aidan Christian | February 1, 2021
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What is HAPE? Prepare for your Ascent

When it comes to planning your next 8,000 ft peak or higher, High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) is a serious factor to consider. HAPE is a form of respiratory failure due to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, most commonly occurring after ascending to high altitudes. The most common cases appear in patients who have recently traveled from low […]

Corinne Doerner | February 1, 2020
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High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: Why Skiers, Backpackers, and Adventurers Should Care

  High-altitude pulmonary edema, or HAPE, is the accumulation of fluid in the lungs; and it is deadly. It generally occurs when one rapidly ascends from a low altitude, to above roughly 2,500 meters. Risk factors include, but are not limited to ascent rate, peak altitude, and how intense physical exertion is. In addition, men are at a higher risk than women for developing HAPE.   If you are an athlete who […]

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Shannon Fiegel | February 1, 2020
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