Altitude Sickness Risk Calculator

Understanding Acute Mountain Sickness

Ascending too quickly doesn't give your body time to adjust to thinner air. Our risk formula is a simplified approximation: R=E1000A300+6F, where E is elevation in meters, A is ascent rate, and F is fitness level. Higher scores indicate greater risk.

If your score approaches 5 or more, consider adding acclimatization days, hydrating frequently, and monitoring for symptoms such as headache, nausea, or dizziness. Everyone reacts differently to altitude, so listen to your body and descend if symptoms become severe.

The calculator now lets you include planned rest days. Each acclimatization day reduces your risk slightly, reflecting how spending extra time at altitude helps your body adjust to lower oxygen levels.

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