HAPE- Major Killer of Mountaineers at High Altitudes Rapid ascents of elevation or failure to acclimate to high elevations can lead to altitude sickness, or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), amongst novice and experienced mountaineers alike. Although AMS itself cannot lead to death, it can lead to more serious illness if not treated immediately. High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE), when the brain swells with fluid, and High Altitude Pulmonary […] Brains Mitch Flores | October 1, 2017 0 Comments
HAPE: Don’t Fall Victim to this High Altitude Condition Mountaineering can be extremely rewarding, but it can also be equally as dangerous! Rock falls, sheer exposure and altitude sickness are just a few of the risks involved. Altitude sickness can rear its ugly head in many different forms…but the most dangerous of all is HAPE, or High Altitude Pulmonary Edema. Basically, this is when your lungs fill with fluid…due […] Climbing Matt Brennan | September 1, 2017 0 Comments
HAPE: What Every Mountaineer Strives to Avoid High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): a high altitude killer and a mountaineer’s worst nightmare. A build-up of fluid in the lungs from the extreme lack of oxygen at higher elevations can be deadly. This condition is never a surprise, in fact before HAPE occurs people usually get a condition called Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). This is the mildest form of […] Industry News Joseph Phillips | July 18, 2017 0 Comments
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