Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness and how it feels. A detailed explanation for what to expect, how to prevent it, and how to plan a trip around the altitude.

Before coming to Peru, we had read blogs about people suffering from altitude sickness, especially when they flew in to Cusco directly. Obviously, we were

Here, we answer some of your questions about altitude and acclimatization, what the symptoms are like and how to treat and prevent altitude sickness. #altitudesickness #hikepreparation

Altitude sickness, also known as “soroche”, is a condition that affects different people who wish to visit destinations with a high elevation, one of them being the Peruvian highlands. Different sites report on this sickness, and it is not surprising for tourists to inquire a bit about it in order to find out and learn how … Altitude sickness Read More »

Altitude sickness… you definitely can say we go way back. I’ve had it in every form from mild to severe, and even while pregnant. I love vacationing in the Rocky Mountains, but the beginning of every trip used to be miserable for me. I’m so sensitive to altitude changes that I’ve felt altitude sickness in...

Altitude sickness chart to identify what symptoms are acceptable, and which ones are dangerous.

If you’re an experienced hiker or trekker, you will probably already know what altitude sickness is and may have even experienced this for yourself. So, what is altitude sickness? bit.ly/2SsIpQF

Traveling to Nepal, South America, or Colorado for a hike? Follow these altitude sickness prevention tips to stay safe and healthy at high altitude.

Altitude sickness is a real medical issue if you're not careful. Learn everything you need to know about Cusco altitude sickness and how you can make your trip more enjoyable

You can get altitude sickness at elevations as low as 5,000 feet. These 5 tips to avoid altitude sickness can help you feel better and enjoy your trip.