AMS, Frostbite and many other environment related issues are inherent features of certain climbs. Knowing what produces them can help you avoid their harmful consequences.

AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness)

The percentage of oxygen in air decreases with altitude. Breathing it has health consequences, one of which is various forms of AMS. The symptoms range from mild headache and fatigue to dangerous levels of fluid in the lungs or the brain. Read the rest of this entry

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