Explore the wild on Instagram: "🚨 MOUNTAIN SAFETY REMINDER 🚨 A 31-year-old hiker tragically lost his life on Mount Nama (5,088 m / 16,690 ft), Sichuan, China, after unclipping from his safety rope in order to take a selfie. The fall was nearly 200 meters, and rescue teams could do nothing to save him. ❄️ High-altitude environments are unforgiving. At elevations above 5,000 meters, oxygen levels are less than 50% of what you breathe at sea level. Every step demands balance, awareness, and respe

We Love You Hikers ❤️ on Instagram: "In high-altitude sports, beauty and danger coexist. Whether you’re climbing, skiing, snowboarding, or hiking — the mountains demand respect. Here are the main risks every mountaineer and snow athlete should know: 1️⃣ Altitude sickness (hypoxia) – As you climb higher, oxygen levels drop. This can lead to Acute Mountain Sickness, High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), or High-Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) — all potentially fatal if ignored. 2️⃣ The Death Zone –