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Blowing Ice Crystals Left a Hiker Blind High on a Colorado 14er, Rescuers Say
High winds and snow can hurt hikers' eyes and leave them unable to navigate—a recipe for danger on a high peak.
The Secret to Beating Altitude Sickness Could Be in Your Gut
Altitude sickness affects up to 75 percent of people who recreate at high elevations. Now, a new study suggests probiotics could play a part in helping hikers resist it.