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How to Avoid Altitude Sickness on the Everest Base Camp Trek

How to Avoid Altitude Sickness on the Everest Base Camp Trek

via Dev.to WebdevAftab Sheikh

Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is one of the most incredible expeditions on Earth. This drive is considered the most beautiful view that you can perceive from the big Mount Everest, or we can say the rooftop of Earth, and to explore some green land in Nepal. But although this trek is rewarding as well as demanding, there are complications — the most fearsome of which is altitude sickness. Trekkers wishing to summit during this time of year often do so at extreme altitude and after an ascent that fails to give time for proper acclimatization, leading potentially to dangerous consequences in terms of health. Read on for one of the best-kept secrets about altitude sickness and how to avoid it, which could save you a case of mountain sickness in your own lifetime. In this blog, we are going to share 9 of the most important tips on preventing altitude sickness when trekking to Everest Base Camp , including acclimatization, hydration, and nutritional recommendations. What is Altitude Sickness?

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