Altitude sickness can sneak up fast — especially if you’re sipping après-ski cocktails. Here’s how to stay healthy in the mountains. Rich Manning is a writer and spirits and food competition judge ...

There’s a reason elite runners flock to towns such as Park City, Utah (altitude 6,936 feet above sea level), Flagstaff, Arizona (6,821 feet above sea level), and Mammoth Lakes (7,881 feet above sea ...

What Causes Altitude Sickness?Altitude sickness, also known as mountain sickness, occurs due to decreased oxygen levels at higher elevations. Key causes include:- Reduced air pressure at high ...