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Brain Post: Does Higher Altitude Make You Fart More?

High Altitude Flatus Expulsion

Have you ever felt extra gassy while on a flight or during a hike? I recently completed an overnight trek and summited the second highest peak in Guatemala, Acatenango. At the top, we would witness incredible views and the active Volcán de Fuego erupt. It turned out that the volcano wouldn’t be the only thing erupting that night. Sharing a […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 30, 2022
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From The Gridiron To The Top Of The World For Charity And Inspiration

Mark Pattison on a climb

Former NFL Wide Reciever Mark Pattison aims to climb Mount Everest (29,029-ft), raising $29,029 for each foot he takes up the mountain. The 59-year-old former Raiders, Rams, and Saints player picked up technical climbing and expedition mountaineering after quitting football. He currently trains at Sun Valley, Idaho, the first destination ski resort in the United States and home of the motorized […]

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Nick Retterer | February 4, 2021
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What is High Altitude Pulmonary Edema and How to Spot the Deadly Condition

Gamow Bag used for HAPE in the field during a high altitude demo.

Summiting the peak of a high-altitude mountain is one of life’s most rewarding feats. However, it doesn’t come without its fair share of risks. Today we’re talking about High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE. A life-threatening condition influenced by high altitude which causes fluid to be generated and accumulated in the lungs. Occurring when individuals ascend above 8,200 feet, mountaineers, […]

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Nick DeRiso | February 1, 2021
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