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In this article, Sheffield-based mountaineering instructor Ed Chard gives us some tips on preparing for a first trip to altitude.

"So you've hiked up Helvellyn, tramped up Tryfan and done the ring of Steal - what next? How about going higher and further than you've ever been before. Hopefully the next few minutes of reading will help you on your journey into the unknown!"

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In reply to UKH Articles: A good range of info on how to keep healthy at altitude in the free-to-download booklet on the Medex website.
http://medex.org.uk//medex_book/about_book.php
Currently available in 12 languages - Swedish should be next.
Denzil,
Joint editor of "Travel at High Altitude"

In reply to UKH Articles: Great Article, and thanks for using my picture