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Footwear: Well
broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick
socks, light socks, camp shoes.
Clothing: Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers,
sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or
jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun
hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.
Other equipment: Sleeping bag (4 seasons), trekking hold all or
stash sack with lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses,
flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries.
Other items: Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll,
laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, tie cord, towel, sewing kit,
plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit. |
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Many people are
concerned about altitude sickness. Altitude sickness, often known as
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a particularly important medical
consideration while trekking in Nepal. At 5357 meters (17,575 ft),
there is one half the amount of oxygen as at sea level. On the top
of Mt. Everest (8848m/ 29,028 ft) it decreases to 1/3 the amount.
The oxygen content diminishes the higher you ascend. Although there
is no hard-and-fast rule, usually no symptoms occur below 2800
meters (9520ft) and only minor ones up to 3000 meters (9,800ft). We
have guides trained at the High Altitude Medical Training Center.
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" Extra tiredness.
" Headache.
" Fever.
" Sleeplessness.
" Shortness of breath.
" Difficulty in walking.
" Mouth's dry.
" Lack of appetite.
" Lack of fluids.
" Lack of energy.
" Wish to vomit.
" Coughing.
" Easy annoyable.
" Uneasiness.
" Physical & mental weariness.
" Dizziness.
" Diarrhea.
" Pounding pulse.
These symptoms are to be taken very seriously. In case of appearance
of any of the above symptoms any further ascent should be
reconsidered; otherwise more serious, even life-threatening problems
can occur. The only cure for Altitude Sickness is to descend to
lower elevations immediately. Acclimatization by ascending to no
more than 300 to 500 meters per day above 3000 meters, and the
proper amount of rest and dehydration are the best methods for
prevention of AMS.
Our staff is very experienced in dealing with the effects of higher
altitudes. As they are natives of Nepal, they easily acclimatize and
therefore can care for their clients. They are equipped with
necessary medical supplies and will assist you with basic first aid
treatment. We design our tours to ensure clients are ready for high
altitude, and arrange alternative itineraries for those at risk. |
