Trekking
I get a bit scared with people going on high altitude treks without careful planning. I met a trekker going on a trek to Kailash Manasarovar. At first look, the person, though young, wasn't in great shape. I asked the person about preparation. The answer was that the individual was hoping on the age advantage and hadn't too much of training. This shocked me. Mountains and trekking are to be taken seriously. High altitude trekking above 3000 m is serious stuff and not a stroll in the park. You have to be prepared physically. The remoteness of the location puts not only the individual but the group at risk. You need to look at the death statistics of Amarnath Yatra for reference. I would identify risks in the following areas; AMS, ankle sprains, bruises/blisters and back pains AMS (altitude mountain sickness) is not understood by most. As you climb higher, there is lesser oxygen available. The symptoms start with headache; stop and get to a lower altitude. Rest should be...