This simple, plain-English handbook was written by the Medex team in order to provide easy access to important information for laypeople travelling to high altitude. It will tell you what you need to know about altitude sickness, frostbite, hypothermia, and much more. You can download a full copy from the medex website or by cliking on the following link…

This book has been written by people who like being in the mountains, who have a particular interest in medicine and what can happen to people at high altitude.Its contents should be treated as a guideline only, based on current knowledge.

** Altitude Travel HandBook  (2007)