Oral Contraceptive Pills At High Altitude
I frequently get asked for advice about the oral contraceptive pills (OCP) and high altitude. Long term users of various types ask me whether it is safe to continue using…
Pre-Expedition Medical Screening
Why Is Medical Screening Important?Many expedition team members, leaders and medics will have past or current medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. With more and more people undertaking mountain adventures and…
How to Prepare for High Altitude
Success in the mountains can mean many things – reaching your physical goal e.g. a summit or the completion of a trekking or mountaineering route, enjoying the experience a much…