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
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
Skiing & Splitboarding In The Indian Himalayas? | Come Check It Out This spring a unique splitboard and ski expedition will take place in the Indian Himalayas. Himalaya Alpine Guides owner Luke Smithwick will be joined by Tahoe based AMGA certified splitboard guide Jules Hanna and ski mountaineer Brennan Lagasse to make turns in this remote part of the world. Starting in Ladakh India, the expedition will be exploring a quiet portion of the Indian […] Industry News Chris Wallner | April 13, 2017 0 Comments
Tragedy on the World’s Third Highest Peak | Five Mountaineers Die on Kangchenjunga Sad news coming out of the Himalayas today. 5 mountaineers have perished on the world’s 3rd highest peak, 28,169-foot Kangchenjunga. Details are still fuzzy. All current information is coming from 74-year old Spanish climber, Carlos Soria, who halted his attempted on Kangchenjunga at 27,230 feet after falling behind schedule. Carlos is attempting to become the oldest climber to summit all […] SnowBrains | May 22, 2013 6 Comments