Guest Idea: How to Avoid Altitude Sickness on the Everest Base Camp Trek

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By Guest ContributorJan 26, 2026, 12:00 pm94 pts
Altitude sickness isn’t just an Everest problem. It’s a risk for any hiker venturing into high country above 3,000 meters (9,842 feet), from the Rockies and Andes to the Himalayas. Mountaineers and high-altitude climbers have understood this for decades: success at altitude isn’t about strength alone, but…

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