
September 2016 - Wilderness And Environmental Medicine Live
Wilderness Medicine Podcast
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Safeguarding Ascent: Best Practices for High-Altitude Trekking
This chapter covers essential recommendations for safe altitude ascent during trekking, emphasizing the critical nature of proper acclimatization to avoid altitude sickness. It also addresses the gaps in knowledge among trekking agencies regarding the risks of rapid ascents and the necessity for careful planning, especially for those with tight schedules in high-altitude environments.
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