This is an interesting post I read on healthline.com that is relevant to all outdoor pursuits. What the experienced doctor lays out puts an emphasis on preparation and responsibility.
Paul Auerbach, M.D.
In wilderness medicine, as well as medicine in general, prevention is the name of the game. No healer likes to see anyone suffer. I’ve often [...]

Whilst we are waiting for Rosanna’s story to resume, it’s a good time to tap into the resource of the Everest Experts.
I’m gonna post the second installment of the advice Rosanna received from Kirsty at Mountain Kingdoms. Kirsty is an expert on the Everest Base Camp Trek, so it meant alot to Rosanna to speak to [...]

Rosanna will be back soon, having completed the Everest Base Camp Trek. She sent me her kit list a few days before her departure. It reads like equipment for an adventure - I hope it did the trick.
Kit so far:
3 pairs of walking socks
Thermals
An ice-breaker top
Walking trousers
Waterproof trousers
Walking boots
Wind proof/water proof jacket
2 beanies
2 medium layer [...]

This amazing photo was taken by mckaysavage1 and posted on Flickr. Many thanks.
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This is the view from Kala Pattar: the sharp peak of Nuptse and Everest rising mistily behind it.