High-altitude sickness, or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), occurs when ... While the Himalayan States witness a steady stream of tourists, healthcare facilities beyond major towns like Shimla ...

Consider acclimatization with your body's built-in altitude toolkit. It takes about two to three weeks for your body to acclimate to high altitudes. During this phase, your body turns into a lean ...

Romanian Alex Gavan, 38, and Italian Tamara Lunger, 34, are aiming to claim one of the last great challenges in the world of high-altitude mountaineering: the winter summit of K2. They will not be ...