altitude sickness

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viper48

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There is an article I read in the latest Snotech magazine about altitude sickness. I have been up on mountains before snowboarding. Mt. Hood about 6500ft. I guess I have never experience altitude sickness. We are planning a trip to Dubois in Feb. and will be at elevations around 7-8000ft. Has anyone ever experience this and is it more common when you are snowmobiling because of the constant elevation changes. Just curious from a flatlander who will be heading to the mountains in Feb. Thanks!:winterrul
 

I lived my entire life at 1800'. Spent snowmobile holidays in the mountains at altitudes ranging rfrom 6500 ft to 11000 ft. Found tht when I did a bunch of work up high, such as digging a sled out, I had to be careful to pace myself or I ran out of breath. Complained to my Doctor in an attempt to get a small oxygen cylinder for these occasions. He asked ..."what was the last time you did that much work around here?". I learned to pace myself. BTW, I'm 60 this Xmas and still going to the mountains. IMHO, it's a non issue.
 
when we went to the snowys (lodge on east side is at 10,000) i was sick the entire time we were there. when we were outside and riding i was fine but, inside for eating sleeping ect... exact same symptoms as the snow tech article, it was miserable, almost no sleep for 5 days. i live at 600-900 feet (flatlander), so needless to say that type of elevation is culture shock for the body even if you are in shape. we rode from 10000-12000 feet. drink lots of water, not pop, not alcohol, water, stay hydrated, and eat alot of carbs. more than you normally would on both counts. to do it over again i would go out at least a day early and stay in laramie (about 6500 feet.) for 24 hours then go up to the lodge. out of the 10-12 of us out there, me and one other guy were sick. were going back out this year, i'll be trying the suggestions i am hearing to make it easier on me. ski
 
Thanks for the suggestions, I am going out there some some people who have been out there before (my 1st time) We are renting a cabing from a private party about a mile from the Line Shack. I am pretty excited!
 
skidooboy said:
when we went to the snowys (lodge on east side is at 10,000) i was sick the entire time we were there. when we were outside and riding i was fine but, inside for eating sleeping ect... exact same symptoms as the snow tech article, it was miserable, almost no sleep for 5 days. i live at 600-900 feet (flatlander), so needless to say that type of elevation is culture shock for the body even if you are in shape. we rode from 10000-12000 feet. drink lots of water, not pop, not alcohol, water, stay hydrated, and eat alot of carbs. more than you normally would on both counts. to do it over again i would go out at least a day early and stay in laramie (about 6500 feet.) for 24 hours then go up to the lodge. out of the 10-12 of us out there, me and one other guy were sick. were going back out this year, i'll be trying the suggestions i am hearing to make it easier on me. ski
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went to the snowies for first time last year - all this sounds too familiar. Had hard time sleeping for first 2-3 days and had a non-stop headache. Felt OK for the rest of the trip once I got used to it. Oh yeah, lack of O2 is real noticeable when you're stuck. Of course, it's well worth it when you see the pow
 
12,000' is usually the magic number for most people. By that, I mean when your at the point when your throwing up, etc.
Skidooboy's suggestions are good ones. Main thing is to take it easy your first couple of days. Dont allow yourself to become to winded, and as said before drink LOTS of water.
You guys are wearing avalance beacons, carrying probes and shovels right! Also learn how to use them, and practice, practice, practice!

Bill
 
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