A tourist who conquered Everest named a danger that almost no one takes into account

A tourist who conquered Mount Everest with her partner and a group of other extreme climbers told about an unexpected reason why she felt sick at the end of the trip. Many travelers are prepared for altitude sickness, pressure changes, physical exertion, and cold, but few expect it.

It's about the sunlight. The tourist told Fodors that the hardest part of the hike was not during the journey up, although the path was not easy, but after reaching the goal.

The hiker felt a headache and suffered from vomiting. She couldn't understand why she felt so bad, because she had followed all the recommendations.

"It turned out that my headache and vomiting were caused by sunstroke because I had been outdoors all day without any shade. Although none of the books I read mentioned sunstroke, one of the guides said it happens more often than you think because no one expects it to be so sunny in the Himalayas," the extreme hiker wrote.

Not feeling the heat, tourists may neglect a good quality, thick hat, sunglasses, and UV protection cream. However, this mistake often costs them dearly.

"I had a long list of worries, but overheating in the sun in such a cold place was not one of them," the traveler added.

In addition to the above risks, travelers are advised to remain vigilant and give themselves plenty of time to rest. The author's group, for example, was almost knocked down a mountain by a horse running downhill.

The mortality rate in the Himalayas is very high, so you should always listen to the advice of local people and be prepared for any problems.