<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Higher Ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher Ground]]></description><link>https://www.higherground.training/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:07:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.higherground.training/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Acute Mountain Sickness: Prevention &#38; Warning Signs Every Mountain Athlete Must Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acute Mountain Sickness is not about toughness or fitness. It is a mismatch between ascent speed and adaptation capacity. This article explains the earliest warning signs, what raises risk, and the practical rules mountain athletes should follow to prevent AMS and react early when symptoms appear.]]></description><link>https://www.higherground.training/post/acute-mountain-sickness-prevention-warning-signs-every-mountain-athlete-must-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dff5a6934ce577917019ce</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:40:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_94a9f7f695514adf80d27bf7154dc3a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dolmatova Victoria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Many Days Do You Need to Acclimatize to Altitude?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most athletes ask for a simple number, but acclimatization works in phases. This article explains what really happens in the first days, after one week, and after two weeks at altitude, so you can plan arrival timing around performance, safety, and the real stress imposed by elevation.]]></description><link>https://www.higherground.training/post/how-many-days-do-you-need-to-acclimatize-to-altitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dff35347c3def1fff0d1ca</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:31:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_675852466176663666636f~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dolmatova Victoria</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training at Altitude: The Complete Guide for Mountain Athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Altitude is not just harder training. It changes oxygen delivery, pacing, recovery, fueling, and how stress accumulates. This article gives mountain athletes a practical framework to prepare for altitude, train sensibly once high, and avoid the classic mistake of pushing sea-level expectations into a hypoxic environment.]]></description><link>https://www.higherground.training/post/mastering-the-art-of-altitude-preparation-in-everyday-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca0d9b8bb7e54baa6b75da</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:43:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/891cf4_cf603dedb16a4c34a008e709263741f3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dolmatova Victoria</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>