Differences in Cardiorespiratory Responses in Winter Mountaineering According to the Pathway Snow Conditions

How important is V̇O2max when climbing Mt. Everest (8,849 m)?

“…the better is V� O2max transformed into ascent performance. For instance, the extra work of opening a track in the snow supposes a notable increase in the energy requirement (Carceller et al, 2019).…”

Editorial on the Research Topic the 2nd Edition of Mountain Sports Activities: Injuries and Prevention

“…The development of effective strategies for the prevention of accidents/emergencies in mountain sports requires, beside updated knowledge derived from observational (epidemiological) studies, the inclusion of up-to-date findings from basic research. For example, information on cardiovascular and musculo-skeletal strain during hiking, climbing, skiing, cycling, etc., under different ambient conditions (e.g., altitude, cold, heat) is extremely helpful to advise healthy and in particular diseased individuals on the selection of and how to prepare for mountain sports activities [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]. Furthermore, knowledge on pathophysiological mechanisms triggering high-altitude illnesses (e.g., acute mountain sickness, high-altitude cerebral and pulmonary edema) is a prerequisite for the prevention and appropriate treatment of those illnesses as well [ 15 , 16 , 17 ].…”

Nutrition and Hydration for High-Altitude Alpinism: A Narrative Review

“…Other studies examining energy expenditure at lower altitudes show greater values (around 5000 Kcal) according to the theory of the economisation of oxygen consumption for metabolism as altitude increases, and the limitation of physical performance related to environmental hypoxia and the subsequent decrease on consumed energy (see Table 1 ). Other factors such as cold, the load carried [ 4 ], and the characteristics of the path [ 5 ] also influence the energy expenditure.…”