Breathe Before You Climb: Acclimatisation in Northern Pakistan
A beautiful mountain destination can become uncomfortable surprisingly quickly when travellers climb higher than their bodies are used to. In this lively monologue, Sharjeel explains how to recognise the difference between normal tiredness and early signs of altitude-related illness, using lessons from travelling through Northern Pakistan. The episode follows a simple acclimatisation approach: spend the first hours moving gently, drink regularly without forcing excessive water, eat light but nourishing meals, avoid treating the first day as a challenge, and sleep at a sensible elevation where…
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