Thanks to a posting from EverestER, I learned about a new set of guidelines on how to prevent and treat altitude related illnesses.  High altitude is defined as above 2500m (8200 feet). I found it interesting reading and recommend it for anyone traveling to high altitude environments with the caveat that it is designed for health care professionals and should not be used as a substitute for a qualified physician. The free paper is published by the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS). In the abstract the goal and approach of the study was The Wilderness Medical Society convened an expert panel continue reading