All too often, there is a lack of understanding when it comes to the basic science of altitude. And this is often a root cause of many of the myths which constantly plague this environment. This module teaches you the fundamentals of altitude and acclimatisation, so you will have a solid foundation of the basics before moving forward. 

Lesson #1:
​Introduction to AltitudE

What you will learn:
  • What happens at altitude
  • Altitude sickness explained
  • Ways to judge altitude sickness
​

​Worksheet: download a printable copy of the Lake Louise Scoring System. ​

Lesson #2:
​AcclimAtisation

What you will learn:
  • The acclimatisation process
  • the #1 risk factor in altitude sickness
​