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Public health
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Guest Idea: How to Avoid Altitude Sickness on the Everest Base Camp Trek

Altitude sickness threatens hikers above 3,000 meters; prevent it through slow ascent, proper acclimatization, pacing, good daily habits, and prompt descent when needed.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Non-stop snow, instant noodles and yaks: tales of being trapped on Everest

A sudden, powerful storm trapped over 1,000 trekkers on Everest's eastern flank, prompting multi-day rescues and emergency evacuations amid knee-deep snow.
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