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Whenever I go to Steamboat I am immediatly hit with the high altitude and it always stops me from taking the gondola up or going to the top on my first couple of days. Any suggestions on how to prevent the dizziness and shortness of breath?
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Permalink Reply by jg atl on -
Check with your doctor. He/she might suggest scarpolomine patches or some other drug. Beyond that, drink plenty of water, no alcohol, and get plenty of rest and take tylenol or advil. Really Steamboat isn't that high an altitute, especially compared to Summit County and Eagle County.
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Permalink Reply by hayduke on -
I can't speak about the dizziness, but the shortness of breath is just something that takes time if you are not acclimated. If you arrive at altitude in excellent physical condition, stay well hydrated and rested the time frame will be shorter. I've always been surprised at how winded I get the first day even though I've trained hard all fall. You just have to be patient with the shortness of breath. That being said, I've never let that hold me back, but I never had to deal with dizziness unless it was skiing in white out or fog conditions. Enjoy your trip.
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Permalink Reply by Kim (mojomom) on -
As mentioned above, hydration is the real key. My mom is in her 70s and always had problems until we finally impressed upon her that she really needed to make a conscious effort to drink plenty of extra water beginning several days before the trip. Ditto on a little advil or tylenol. Also avoid alcohol and limit caffine for the first couple of days.
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Permalink Reply by Masonpips on -
My 9 year old is famous for getting sick on ski trips! Two years ago we landed in Denver at 8 and she was throwing up as we drove into the foothills by 9 a.m. heading to the Boat.
Last year I read up a lot more on this and strictly enforced the "WATER, WATER and MORE WATER" the week before we left. I had her drinking bottles of water at home every day.
We flew into Hayden and she was 100% fine. NEVER even felt badly! This is after 6 previous ski trips w/sickness every single year. I can't stress enough the importance of over-hydrating prior to the trip! For a full week in advance!
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