04/02/2021
What happens if I fall sick, can’t keep up or there is an emergency?
There are always possibilities for injuries or health conditions on the trek. Possible scenarios include twisted ankles, sprains, diarrhea, altitude sickness etc.
For emergencies, a satellite phone is allotted to all our tour guides by our office. After giving first aid, our guides are instructed to call head office. After consultation with head office, our guide takes a decision to either:
1. Wait for recovery (utilizing the contingency or rest day in our itinerary).
2. Arrange a descend to a lower elevation with crew member(s) for the affected guest in case of altitude sickness - possibly resuming the trek once symptoms diminish.
3. Organize an exit-and-return for the affected guest on foot or horse/mule with a staff member (can be assistant guide or another crew member)
4. Organize a helicopter rescue mission – you must have full insurance coverage to avail the airlift.
TIP: If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your porter/guide and rest immediately. Lie down, drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred metres in consultation with the guide. Do not pretend you are okay, and do not go down alone. A descent of a few hundred meters overnight may be enough to make you fully able to start trekking again tomorrow.
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