Among the various adventurous activity that one can indulge in high altitude trekking is one of the most popular ones. However, high altitude trekking is one of the most strenuous activities that require proper monitoring of your health and physical fitness. Apart from regular exercise your diet also plays a major role in keeping you healthy during your trekking. Have a look at the slide to know the ways to stay healthy during your high altitude trekking.

1. Tips to Stay
Healthy During
Your High Altitude
Trekking

2. There is no doubt
that trekking is a
fun-filled activity,
however, high-
altitude trekking
involves substantial
health risks.

3. This is why it is always
important to keep an eye
on your health both
before and during a high
altitude trek.

4. The higher you climb, the
more rarefied atmosphere
you will encounter and the
risks also increase eventually.

5. Here are the tips to help
you stay healthy during
your high altitude trekking.

6. Here are the tips to help
you stay healthy during
your high altitude trekking.

7. Acclimatization

8. Most of us stay in
considerably lower
altitudes and here
the atmosphere
conditions are
perfect for everyone.

9. However, as you
assent higher the
atmospheric pressure
decreases and the air
becomes thinner.

10. This is why it is always said that climbers
should take some time to first acclimatize to
the environment in these high altitude areas.

11. Acclimatization helps your
body in preparing for the climb
as the body gets adjusted to
the climatic conditions.

12. Increase Your
Carb Intake

13. When you are preparing for a
high altitude trek, then you have
to increase the share of
carbohydrates in your daily diet.

14. Trekking is a very physically
intensive activity and when you
are climbing, then also you
have to monitor your diet.

15. Your body requires a lot of
energy to climb and this can
only be achieved through
proper carbohydrate intake.

16. You must have a properly
charted-out dietary chart
with a wholesome breakfast
& carbohydrate-rich food
for lunch and dinner.

17. Staying Hydrated
is Important

18. One of the most important health parameters that
you should always keep an eye on is your hydration.

19. It is seen that climbers often
ignore this crucial aspect of
their health or forget about
it due to the adrenaline rush.

20. Getting dehydrated can cause various health issues like dizziness,
acute pulmonary edema, and other high altitude sicknesses.

21. You can also consume
other alcohol-free liquids
for staying hydrated.

22. Avoid Junk Foods

23. There are certain categories
of food that you must avoid
eating when you are going
for a high altitude trek.

24. Any kind of junk food is
something that you must
avoid eating while you are
trekking.

25. However, it is common for
people to crave something
tasty to eat in those harsh
climatic conditions.

26. You can always go for
chocolates and nuts
that not only taste
better but also provide
you with much-
required energy.

27. These are some of the things
that you must keep in regarding
ways to keep yourself healthy
during trekking.

28. Have a word with your guide who
can help you in having valuable
insights regarding your trek.

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