Altitude sickness is rare at elevations of less than 8,200 feet but becomes much more common at higher altitudes. Maya Karkalicheva/Moment via Getty Images Equipped with the latest gear and a thirst ...

Altitude sickness occurs when air pressure and oxygen levels are reduced at a higher elevation, as in the mountains. It's more likely to occur if you're transported to a higher altitude quickly and ...

Mountain adventures promise stunning views and unforgettable memories, but ascending to high elevations triggers profound changes throughout your body. Whether you’re trekking through Colorado, ...

Be it on Mount Kilimanjaro, in the Andes, Himalayas or somewhere else, mountaineering can give you an unforgettable high. But it comes with a risk that's often underestimated though: altitude sickness ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. RAHWAY, N.J., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anyone planning a trip to higher elevations needs to think about altitude ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Women taking oral contraceptives are at significantly increased risk of developing altitude sickness and are less likely to respond to treatment compared with those not on the ...

Actor Greg Vaughan is sharing that he recently received emergency treatment after a scary experience while on vacation in the Rocky Mountains. Vaughan, who played the role of Eric Brady in "Days of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — The University of Colorado ...

Moab resident and active community member Chad Harris died on July 1 during a trip to the 12,500-feet-high town of Puno, Peru. The 48-year-old was traveling with his two sons and likely died from ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Brian Strickland, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (THE CONVERSATION) ...