What is high altitude and why might it affect me?
Some of our overseas Charity Challenges involve trekking at high altitude, where the oxygen levels in the air are reduced. Healthy people can travel to altitudes of up to and above 6000m, as long as they are properly acclimatised. If you’re not acclimatised, you could suffer from ‘altitude sickness’, noticing your pulse rate and breathing rate increases, as your body works harder to get available oxygen to the muscles.
When designing our itineraries, we ensure that we provide adequate time to acclimatise, so that the majority of healthy participants can function unhindered and avoid illness.
One of the benefits of booking with Charity Challenge, is the support and training you will receive from our partners at The Altitude Centre – the UK’s leading altitude training specialists.
About The Altitude Centre
The Altitude Centre specialise in training clients for extreme adventure challenges in person, at home, and online. Whether you are preparing for your first foray into the mountains or planning a record-breaking feat at altitude, they are on hand to discuss the challenge, the preparation required, and how you can maximise your chances of success with altitude training.
Having worked with multiple record-breaking climbers, as well as overseen hundreds of first-time climbers achieving their summit success each year, they can help prepare you for the climb ahead!
What The Altitude Centre Offers Charity Challenge Participants
Altitude Training & Group Consultations
As part of your Charity Challenge, you can join a free online group consultation (30-45 minutes long) with the experts at the Altitude Centre, to discuss everything to do with preparing for your challenge and hash out a plan of action to take you to the top.
What’s included in the call:
- Expert advice on altitude and acclimatisation
- Common altitude challenges and how to overcome them
- Understanding high-altitude environments
- Tips on training, gear, and preparation
- A chance to ask any specific questions you have around high-altitude travel
To book onto a free online group consultation please go to the High Altitude section of your Participant Account Area.
Discounted Training Plans
The Altitude Centre are also delighted to offer all Charity Challenge participants 50% off all relevant training plans. These have been custom-built for specific challenges by the experts at the Altitude Centre, such as…
• Kilimanjaro
• Everest Base Camp
• Mt Toubkal
• 5000m+ Trekking Plan
• 8-Week Alpine Preparation Plans
More information on the discounted training plans can be found in the High Altitude section of your Participant Account Area.
High altitude challenges are not to be taken lightly and require thorough training and preparation. But when you sign up with Charity Challenge, you’ll have access to a wide range of partner benefits and expert support – giving you the best chance to reach your goals and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime!
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