It is the subject every Kilimanjaro climber quietly worries about. In this episode of The Vertical Sky Journal, we talk honestly about altitude sickness: why you will very probably feel something, and the ten remedies, chemical, herbal and holistic, that actually help.In this episode:* The honest truth: half the oxygen, and why mild symptoms are normal and manageable* Diamox, painkillers and anti-nausea medication, and the conversation to have with your doctor first* The emergency kit you hope never to see, and why the answer is always oxygen and descent* Ginger, the herbal remedy we would never climb without, and the honest evidence on ginkgo* Pole pole, water, days on the mountain and sleep: the holistic foundation that does most of the work* The one habit that protects climbers more than anything else on the listHonest, practical and calm, this is how to meet the altitude prepared, not frightened. This episode is general information, not medical advice: please speak to your doctor or a travel clinic before your climb.The Vertical Sky Journal is brought to you by Vertical Sky, an ethical Kilimanjaro climbing company that climbs the mountain the right way, looking after the guides and porters who make every summit possible.Prefer to read? There is a full written companion to this episode over in our Journal at vertical-sky.com.