Safety Audit · 20,997 ft
Kang Yatse 1 Expedition AMS Risk Calculator
Personalized altitude sickness risk assessment for Kang Yatse 1 Expedition. 60 seconds. No health data stored.
Kang Yatse 1 Expedition at a Glance
At 20,997ft, altitude sickness is a genuine high-altitude hazard on Kang Yatse 1 Expedition. The calculator above personalises your risk based on your medical history, prior altitude experience, and this route's specific ascent profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AMS risk on Kang Yatse 1 Expedition?
Full rotation cycle required (carry to ABC, return to BC). Do not push to summit without prior acclimatization rotation.
What are the main hazards on Kang Yatse 1 Expedition?
The primary risks on Kang Yatse 1 Expedition are: Fall on exposed knife-edge ridge, HACE above 18,000ft, Crevasse on glacier approach, Weather trap at ABC. Your operator should brief you on each of these before departure.
Should I take Diamox for Kang Yatse 1 Expedition?
Diamox (Acetazolamide) is worth discussing with your doctor if you plan to attempt Kang Yatse 1 Expedition (20,997ft). It is not routinely required for healthy trekkers but is recommended if you have had AMS symptoms on a previous high-altitude trip. Never start Diamox without medical advice — it has side effects including tingling fingers and increased urination.
What SpO2 level is dangerous on Kang Yatse 1 Expedition?
At 6,400m, a resting SpO2 below 80% is a medical emergency and requires immediate descent. Between 80–85% — monitor closely and do not ascend further. Most acclimatized trekkers maintain 85–92% at this altitude. Carry a pulse oximeter and check readings morning and night.
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