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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 |
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Rockfall – A Lesson Learned in Mountain Safety

The core shot that the falling rock gave my skis today.

Today I went backcountry skiing in Ushuaia, Argentina by myself. I’d skied in the same zone yesterday, 2 days ago, and 2 weeks ago totaling to 5 days skied in the exact same zone. It’s springtime here and I was feeling very familiar with the zone and the conditions. So confident and familiar that today, I decided not to bring any safety equipment. No beacon. No shovel. No probe. No rescue gear. No first aid kit. No helmet. No helmet. Today […]
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Miles Clark |
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Mt Rose Ski Tahoe, NV Takes Their Mountain Patrol To The Next Level

Patrol Dogs

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe has received a permit which approves Advanced Life Support care for emergencies on the mountain. Issued by the Nevada Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Division, it allows them to oversee advanced medical practices, and have full control over the hiring process for paramedics. On mountain paramedics are incredibly useful, and Mt. Rose plans on gathering more on their team. Advanced Life Support […]
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Katy Shipley |
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