Those are some of the terms often heard during a trip to high altitude. The climbing season is now officially open and crowds are gathering at some of the highest peaks in the world to begin their trekking adventure.

Altitude sickness is no stranger during these trips and most people tend to experience various forms of it. We will be zooming into the what, why, and how of altitude sickness in a 3 part series at Corezone Adventure School. 

As the name suggest, the unwell feeling is caused by altitude, specifically high altitude. It typically occurs when a person travels above 2,400m above sea level (source: webmd).

Typically there are 3 types of Altitude Sickness:

• Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is the mildest form and it’s very common. The symptoms can feel like a hangover – dizziness, headache, muscle aches, nausea.
• High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) is when there is fluid buildup in the lungs that can be very dangerous and even life threatening.
• High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) is the most severe form of altitude sickness and happens when there’s fluid in the brain. It’s life threatening and you need to seek medical attention right away.

Buff® Trail Run 2018

If you have not, what are you waiting for? This is going to be an all new trail never before used for a run. Not only that, all participants receive a custom made Buff® headband and Inno8 dry fit tee together with their goodies bag.

Another great news! Prize sponsors has just been confirmed and we ourselves are drooling over what’s being offered. We have La Sportiva, Camelbak, Deuter, Suunto, Lifestraw, Revv Energy and Komperdell! Do we have your attention now? 

Buff® Trail Run 2018 is also a trekking pole friendly run, which means you are allowed to run with your poles. We will be conducting a coaching session on how to run effectively using trekking poles on 1/4/18.

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