The city’s high elevation can take some getting used to, especially for visitors not accustomed to high altitudes. However, with its mild climate, breathtaking mountains, and stunning natural scenery, Santa Fe is a city that is well worth visiting, even if you’re not used to the high alt...
Anyone ascending to higher elevations may suffer altitude sickness, but rapid ascent puts you at greater risk. Flying or driving from low elevation to a mountain town then going on a strenuous hike to higher elevation without rest is a great way to learn firsthand how altitude sickness feels!
The answer is still 21%. Why does the body react to altitude if the percentage of oxygen doesn’t change? Well, the air is “thinner” or less dense. As altitude increases, air pressure decreases meaning that at 10,000 feet, you inhale fewer molecules of oxygen per breath than you do ...
As you can see, altitude has many physiological effects on the body. Many of the things mentioned above are actually mild symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). It is very likely that you will experience one or more of these symptoms while climbing Kilimanjaro, typically at elevations above...
Mountain climbing poses several risks during pregnancy—first there’s the fall risk, but also the altitude sickness risk. Exposure to high altitudes can affect your baby’s oxygenation, especially if you’re not acclimated to them. If you like the activity, you can try indoor rock climbing—...
1. Not taking steps to be healthy at Lhasa’s altitude The single biggest mistake that first-time visitors to Lhasa make is to not prepare for the high elevation. And then feel sick on their trip due to altitude sickness. We can’t overstate what a bummer it is to feel horrible on...
The last thing you want is for your phone to die just when you’re trying to get that iconic shot of the Matterhorn – or for your electronics to get damaged due to improper charging. Use this quick guide to understand the basics of Swiss power, how to stay online throughout your adven...
Then once my glorified golf cart made it to the 6200 foot elevation, there happened to be a bike race going on with riders that didn’t seem to care about the vehicle traffic. And although it was too cold to actually go in the Lake, seeing the picturesque waterfront was cool but maybe...
How would cooking rice differ in Denver, Colorado, where the elevation is 1,610 meters above sea level, compared to cooking it in San Diego, California, which is at sea level? Why? Why does food cook slowly at higher altitudes but in a pressure ...
High altitude effects are not linear 10,000 ft elevation is not twice as bad as 5,000 ft. It’s actually quite a bit worse than twice as bad! The relationship between altitude and atmospheric pressure is pretty linear, but that’s not the whole story! When you breathe, the oxygen you...