How to Prevent Altitude Sickness

How To

Whether you are gearing up for a trek in the Himalayas or warming up for snowboarding in the Rockies, you should be prepared for the possible onset of altitude sickness, otherwise known as acute mountains sickness (AMS) or “soroche”. High altitudes are stressful on the body, and decrease in oxygen levels up high can produce debilitating effects and ruin your holiday.