True altitude, defined as the height above mean sea level (MSL), is crucial for pilots to maintain situational awareness, interpret geographical elevations, and safely avoid obstacles. It is primarily ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Denver is located 5,280 feet ...

Altitude is the the measurement of the height you’re in pertaining to the sea level or the ground level. While it’s not important to know your altitude all the time, it can greatly help when you’re ...

Be it on Mount Kilimanjaro, in the Andes, Himalayas or somewhere else, mountaineering can give you an unforgettable high. But it comes with a risk that's often underestimated though: altitude sickness ...

If you’re lucky enough to have traveled to a high-altitude destination—the Rocky Mountains, the Swiss Alps, Machu Picchu—then you may also be unlucky enough to have experienced altitude sickness.