Welcome to the Humans At High Altitude Online Learning Platform.

These courses can help you gain knowledge and confidence to make your mountain adventures safer and more enjoyable.


They provide evidence based information and lots of practical tips, delivered in a bitesize, structured format. Although they're packed with science, the courses are written for a general audience so you don't need any prior medical knowledge.

Who are these courses for?




Whether you're completely new to mountain adventures or you're a professional already working in the mountains in need of CPD, these courses are for you.

Gain confidence, learn how to perform well and stay healthy in these demanding environments.


All courses on this platform have a 50% discount for students. Please email me at [email protected] from your student email account and I'll send you a discount code.


Your Course Instructor


I'm Dr Hannah Lock, an Emergency Medicine Doctor based in North Wales. I work as an expedition doctor on trekking and mountaineering expeditions, with a special interest in high altitude mountainous areas. I have assisted on three high altitude medical research expeditions and I regularly teach mountain medicine.

I am a qualified summer UK Mountain Leader and gained the UIAA Diploma in Mountain Medicine in 2018.

I am a keen mountaineer, hill walker, rock climber, skier, cyclist, runner and swimmer.