Frostbite

Webster defines frostbite as:

when a body part gets way too cold.

Pain will occur with frostbite. Blisters may also occur. This happens when a body part or parts get so cold that they freeze. Since the temperature on Everest can reach 120° below zero, burr, frostbite is a problem for high altitude climbers. Severe frostbite can cause you to lose the body part that was frozen.

Some symptoms are:

• flushed, white, or grayish skin
• pain in toe(s), hand(s), nose, and/or finger(s)
• blister

How to prevent frostbite:

• warm drinks to warm the body
• wear proper equipment

To learn more about the equipment needed

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