You did more in the mountains during your trip than I have done in the past 20 years, and I live here. Nice work.
Best Colorado resort town in summer?
- Thread starter QuaZ2002
- Start date
Oh wow I didn't realize that. I spent a few days in Estes Park a few summers ago and I noticed it but nothing too bad.
Going to try and do this. Imagine Dragons are playing but as of now tickets are like $400 just to get in.
Replace "Beaver Creek" with "Johnny's Hideaway," and your advice still remains applicable.
We got hit again Sunday. I'd post the video except photobucket and I haven't moved to a different way of images.
Destroyed my garden. It wasn't as bad as the hail storm that hit us weeks ago, but was pretty impressive.
Had a little at the house but we did get caught out in it coming home from Palmer Park. Seeing it accumulated on roads and roofs like snow is wild.
Any tips on preventing altitude sickness other than no alcohol/caffeine and drinking plenty of water?
Is it basically dehydration?
The things you mentioned are what they tell people to avoid. I have never experienced it, and I drink up in the mountains and drink a lot of coffee. What I do do is drink a lot of water. I did get a bit dehydrated on a bike ride last week, but that was my fault in that I did not drink enough water that morning.
Staying hydrated helps. For me (and this may be placebo effect) chugging a Sprite or 7Up helps me a lot.
Eat light but don't skip carbs. Eat plenty of sugar as well. If you can gradually acclimate that's ideal, but unless you have serious altitude sickness you should get used to Breck/Vail/etc within a day or so. Spending time in Denver / SLC / whatever first may help, but not dramatically.
What ND says is my experience. The little I know about it, there are some pretty amazing things occurring in your body when you go to high elevation.
Drinks lots of water and give yourself time. Ease into it, Denver then to mtns if coming from flat land. And don't go crazy with physical exertion on day 1. And then drink even more water.
When we went to Peru, I chewed a lot of coco leaves. I didn't feel any of the effects from that elevation.
Drinks lots of water and give yourself time. Ease into it, Denver then to mtns if coming from flat land. And don't go crazy with physical exertion on day 1. And then drink even more water.
When we went to Peru, I chewed a lot of coco leaves. I didn't feel any of the effects from that elevation.
Last edited:
Just note that pot out there is now legal. That could be of some assistance!
Only time in my life that I have bought a $45 dollar candy bar! For my back pain of course! Air is so dry from lack of humidity. Also, less pure oxygen in the air due to the altitude. A Coors Light or two at Rockies Field never bothered me....I'm flying from sea level to Gunnison, CO on the same day, so no chance to acclimate.
Hiking won't start until the next day, but I just want to make sure I do whatever I can to minimize the effects.
Hiking won't start until the next day, but I just want to make sure I do whatever I can to minimize the effects.
Thats tough with no easing into it. Take it easy. Your first day of physical should be very slow. My buddy showed up (in good shape) and went straight to the top of Pikes Peak and spent a couple hours there, then back to the hotel. Ended up in bed for 3 days.
Gunnison area is great. Thats where we try to go camping if we have the driving time (north, up towards Taylor Park Rez). Looks like they sit at 7700 ft, good luck.
It affects some people no matter what they do, and sometimes not every trip. Most people go straight to the mountains from the airport and don't have any issues.
Gunnison is 7-8,000 feet, so not like you're heading up very high. Just take it easy that first evening and you'll probably be ok.
True, some people don't notice at all. I am NOT in as good shape as I should be, so get winded easy, but have never shown signs of altitude sickness, even when I used to travel in and out weekly for work. My buddy in much better shape gets knocked on his rear. Its a gamble if altitude will even bother someone. But I usually get dehydrated fast. Your blood getting thicker has always been interesting to me. Human body is an amazing thing.
Straight to 14K feet is way different than straight to 7.5K feet.
I wouldn't think Gunnison would (for most) be problematic.
true, but 0 to 7700 is a big jump. Some flat landers came to my wedding 400ft to 5600 ft and they could feel that. Again, its very personal however 7700 is considered high altitude.
Once we land, we are driving from Gunnison to Taylor Park (9.200 feet)
I've definitely experienced the shortness of breath in Montana and Colorado, but I've never been past 8,000 ft. , so just wondering about the altitude sickness. Sounds like it depends on the individual and there is only one way to find out.
I definitely expedited shortness of breath as I got up to 12,000 feet. My body adjusted to it as the days went on.
The cabin altitude on your flight there will be 8000'.
We saw Potugal the Man and it was incredible. $400 is a little steep but it's a great experience. We took the bus from Denver and it was well worth it after a couple of gummy bears.
The cabin I use is just above 10,000 ft and between Taylor Resevoir and Tin Cup. I take perscription medicine several days before I go there that helps with altitude sickness. Real good Italian restaurant in Gunnison worth the stop called Garlic Mike's on the Gunnison river.
We used to go camping at Taylor Reservoir at the miltary campsite back when my Dad was stationed at Ent AFB. Yes, that was the late late 50's.
I drive past the campsite/ General store on the way to the cabin. Saw some big azz moose there last year. The Taylor river is one of my favorite rivers to fish but the Gunnison River ain't too bad either!
Just seeing this Gary. We always go to Arapahoe Cafe and went there again. I love the food there especially the Bison burger. The condo we stay in is in walking distance to that restaurant.
Last edited:
My doctor writes me a prescription for acetazolamide. It helps in preventing severe migraine-like headaches I use to get.
Went out to the Catamount Reservoirs yesterday. We need to get some kayaks!
C'mon out! I'm 10 minutes from Boulder, 20 from Denver and I'll have breakfast for you each morning. I should start a little B & B with all this empty space and free time we have now.
I took Frontier for the first time when I went out there. It was quite the experience, but I will say it was cheap.
We spent the weekend camping at Homestake Creek/reservoir (just north of Leadville). I can't wait till my kids are old enough to kayak/canoe by themselves.
The fires south of Fairplay are pretty impressive. https://kdvr.com/2018/06/30/weston-pass-fire-in-park-county-forces-closure-of-highway-285/
There goes one of our camping spots for 10 (or more) years.
Last edited:
Similar threads
Latest posts
-
New Basketball Coach...I'll start, Will Wade is a must!- Latest: Seminole Dynasty Mike
