Latest about high altitude
US mountaineer on charity climb dies on Mount Makalu - the fourth person to perish in the Himalayas this season
Alex Pancoe was attempting to summit the world’s fifth highest mountain to raise money for a kids’ cancer charity while battling leukemia himself
Altitude training from anywhere – can simple breathwork help you climb the world’s highest peaks?
A new breathwork program is designed to help people navigate high altitude zones more effortlessly
Are mountain goats dangerous? Our guide on what to do if you meet one
We detail the behaviour of mountain goats and guide you on how to stay safe around them
Mythbusting: does it really take longer to boil an egg at altitude?
Does it really take longer to boil an egg at altitude? What about to make a decent cup of tea or a lovely coffee? We’re here to provide the answer
What is the treeline? And why is it important when hiking?
What is the treeline? We explain what this frequently used hiking term refers to, where the treeline is, and what it means for you as a hiker
11 tips for high altitude camping
Camping at high altitude is thrilling, but it’s not the same as sleeping on the valley floor
What is scree – and how do you hike on it?
Scree can be the bane of a hiker’s existence, presenting dangerous terrain that can tire you out and cause nasty falls
6 weird things that happen to your body at high altitude
Some odd things happen to your body at higher elevations, some of which we can explain and some of which we can’t
