Mount Chomolhari is the second highest peak in Bhutan at 23,996 feet tall. The 10 Day Chomolhari Trek features high mountain hiking through remote valleys, across high passes and beneath snowy peaks to Chomolhari base camp. Along the way, we will discover sacred fortresses and temples like the sacred Tiger's Nest Monastery which sits on the edge …
Everyone can benefit from using altitude training systems to pre-acclimatize to the high altitude. Altitude training systems work by simulating the high altitudes found on Mount Kilimanjaro. The altitude training system reduces the percentage of oxygen in the air you breathe. Through regular use, the body undergoes physiological changes to cope with the lower oxygen …
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All climbers should have a medical check prior to attempting the mountain. Ask your doctor if high altitude trekking is permissible for your age, fitness level and health condition. Ask if you have any preexisting medical conditions that can cause problems on the climb. Ask if any of your medications can affect altitude acclimatization. Ask …
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The Gamow Bag is portable hyperbaric chamber used to treat AMS. The inflatable bag simulates descent to lower altitude. The patient is placed inside the bag and it is inflated with air to increase the concentration of oxygen. A Gamow bag weighs about 12 lbs. Inflated, the bag is about 7 feet long and 2 …
Take the noble road to adventure on our Royal Annapurna Trek into the heart-stopping majestic Himalayas. This 7-day adventure to the world's highest lands gets its name from Prince Charles, who became one of the first outside visitors to make the trek through the farming villages of Kalikasthan and the gentle foothills north of the Pokhara Valley. …
