9 Safety Guides
Trekking Safety
Understand altitude risk, prevention protocols, and decision points that keep your Nepal trek safe and sustainable.
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Altitude & Prevention
Acclimatization science, AMS prevention, Diamox protocols, and ascent guidelines
Updated 6/25/2026
Acclimatization Guide for Nepal Trekking (2026): Rest Days That Save Lives
Acclimatization guide for Nepal trekking in 2026: ascent rates, rest-day schedules, climb-high-sleep-low, high-pass prep, and trek-by-trek plans. Avoid altitude sickness.
Updated 6/25/2026
Altitude Sickness & Dehydration Signs: Turnaround Rules
5 warning signs of dehydration plus how to prevent it at altitude. Recognize AMS, HACE & HAPE symptoms trekking in Nepal and know exactly when to descend.
Updated 6/25/2026
Diamox for Altitude Sickness: Dosage & When to Start
Diamox for altitude sickness: how it works, exact dosage (125mg twice daily), when to start, side effects, and trek-by-trek advice for EBC, ABC, and Nepal.
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Emergencies & Rescue
HAPE/HACE recognition, helicopter rescue, insurance claims, and evacuation decisions
Updated 6/25/2026
Emergency Protocols for Remote Regions: Nepal Trekking Guide
Emergency protocols for remote regions in Nepal: helicopter rescue, satellite comms, self-rescue, insurance and contacts for Mustang, Dolpo, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu.
Updated 6/25/2026
HAPE and HACE: Altitude Emergency Guide for Nepal Trekkers
HAPE and HACE explained: symptoms, the ataxia test, descent protocols, Nifedipine and Dexamethasone doses, and when to descend on Nepal's treks. Updated 2026.
Updated 6/25/2026
Helicopter Rescue in Nepal: Cost & Insurance (2026)
Helicopter rescue in Nepal explained: how emergency medical evacuation works, costs ($2,000-$10,000+), insurance you need, how to call for help, and avoiding rescue scams.
Updated 6/25/2026
Insurance Claims Process for Nepal Trekking: 2026 Filing Guide
The insurance claims process for Nepal trekking, step by step: documentation checklist, helicopter rescue claims, why claims get denied, and how long payouts take.
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Trail Hazards
Frostbite, hypothermia, leeches, insects, and seasonal hazard variations
Updated 2/8/2026
Frostbite & Hypothermia Prevention on Nepal Treks: Recognition, Treatment & Survival Guide 2026
Complete guide to preventing and treating frostbite and hypothermia on Nepal treks. Recognize early signs, wind chill dangers, field treatment, and when to evacuate.
Updated 6/25/2026
Leeches in Nepal: Trekking Prevention & Removal (2026)
Leeches in Nepal: where they live, peak monsoon season, prevention (salt, DEET, tobacco), safe removal, and which treks stay leech-free. Mosquito risks too.