Altitude sickness in Vail, CO?

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Altitude sickness in Vail, CO?

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Since you are adapted to 5300 feet you will most likely not have a problem at 8,000 feet - that is, with altitude illness like the headache. You will still be short of breath! I lived at 6300 feet there for over 4 years and never got completely used to the altitude..

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There is a prescription drug to help eleviate some of the symptoms of altitude sickness. Ask your doctor. If you don't do that, here's some advice from someone who lived in Florida all their life and then moved to Colorado ( I go to the mountains every weekend): - Drink lots of liquids. - Don't drink alcoholic bevrages. - Eat plenty of carbs. - Take it easy. By the time you realize you exerted too much, it's too late. - Breath with awareness. Breath deeply and steadily as much as you can when exerting yourself. But don't hyperventilate. If you are planning in staying in Thornton(I live a couple of cities over), it shouldn't be too bad. There's little chance of getting really bad altitude sickness. But the combination of mile high air and jet lag could be enough to make you a little woozy the first few days. If you go in the mountains, get a good night's sleep the night before. Surprisingly, people who are apt to other kinds of sickness aren't necessarily likely to get altitude sickness. You would think the really old and children would be most likely, but it's usually people who are in their teens and 20's.

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Altitude sickness in Vail, CO?

I moved to Boulder, CO elevation ~5,300 feet from sea level about 4 and a half months ago. I feel mostly acclimated except that stairs are sometimes a challenge. I can run on a treadmill for 40 minutes and feel fine (slightly out of breath) but stairs still get me sometimes. Anyway, I want to go to...

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This is difficul. Everyone reacts differently. I lived in Colorado Springs at a bit over 6,000 ft for many years. I have a heart problem and had shortness of breath, headache and occasional nose bleed when I went over 8,000 ft...like over a 10,00 or higher mountain pass...at times...other times, I was fine...especially after living there for years. Drink a lot of fluids, get a lot of sleep. Give it a try. I am afraid if you do not make a hotel reservation, you will not be able to find a place to stay. Take Tylenol with you. Get there early enough to take a nap right after arrival. I think and hope you will be fine, but you may have some symptoms. Do not drink alcohol...that makes it worse. Hope for the best for you.