Crazy question: I am from Ohio and have never been to Colorado. SHould I expect to have health issues with the higher altitudes of Telluride?? If so, what can I do to minimize them???
Thanks & PEACE! John Baker
Did you read “Into Thin Air” well…
Just kidding, it all depends on you really. Some people get really sick some not at all. If you fly into Denver and spend the night you will probably be ok. If you drive straight out there just remember to drink lots of water, maybe a gatorade or two and go easy on the alcohol (hard I know). The biggest thing is that the air is much much drier and you will get dehydrated if you don’t watch it. Also physical activities will be tougher and more taxing taking longer to recover from. The sun’s rays are also much much stronger so remember sun screen and a good hat especially if you are hair challenged like my brother.
Thanks for the info. Being from the Midwest, I have experienced some mild forms of altitude sickness while in CO, probably due to exhaustion and dehydration :woohoo , but aren’t there herbal supplements that can help? (besides the obvious herb that is) 
There was some debate at one point about ginger helping with altitude sickness…but the basics of staying hydrated should be sufficient.
Buszen, where in Ohio you coming from?
Just north of Cincinnati, a little village called Pleasant Plain
I’m familiar…We’re coming from Deer Park. I think the humidity we feel daily, may help our breathing at 9000 feet…Safe travels.
it really depends person-to-person. i think people with breathing issues like asthma make take a bit longer to acclimate. i’m also from Ohio and have been to the last 8 TBF’s and have never had an issue.
the only time i really notice the difference is if in go on a hike and need to stop to take a deep breath. you can take your deep breath, but nothing seems to fill your lungs. weird feeling.
i cannot make it out this year, so represent Ohio well!!!
For the future, consider discussing the use of Acetazolamide (Diamox) at 125mg or 250mg twice a day with your doctor BEFORE coming up to altitude. Use of Diamox can minimize the SYMPTOMS of acute mountain sickness and make you feel better. Be warned however, it doesn’t prevent the more severe medical processes such as high altitude pulmonary edema or cerebral edema (though that is rare at 9,000ft)
The Mr. and I are from Nebraska and he has moderate asthma. We went last year (and already have our tickets for 09 woot). The whole time we were there he not a single weeze. In fact, he was able to breath so much better that he litterally ran and danced all day! The only side effect we felt was a bit of gas but that can be fixed with beano. :cheers
Often times people with breathing problems find it easier to breathe in dry air, not sure why but it seams to help
You’ll be fine. Just bring plenty of Sparks, whiskey and PBR.
I live in really low level England and preparing by taking Gingko and standing on a stool in the kitchen.
Gingko apparantley works…
Strugglin with the alcohol cutdown :cheers
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Don’t worry. We’ve hosted Brits before and they did okay. Once they pass-out we typically dress them in red soldier outfits and dump tea on them. All in good fun, my man…I mean ‘mate’! Also, we tax you without representation. And by ‘tax’ I mean we go through your pockets for loose change.
Drink lots of water. This ain’t Mexico.
Now Hooch we dont wanna scare the newbes …
Hmmm wait Lets Scare the newbes …
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:wave Standing on that stool on the second floor really helps. :thumbsup
I’ll bring the tea and we can dump it on you, in the shower …
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But we won’t be touchin’ yer shoes… :lol
I would prefer a nice Indian Breakfast Blend with a little milk - cows not that awful soya stuff - in a warmed mug. And a muffin too but be careful not to get it wet in the shower.
I believe the current exchange rate will be plenty tax thank you.
Given the fact that I manage a hostel, this all hit very close to home this morning and we are all laughing to the point of tears. Thanks for the Saturday morning follies, Folks! :lol
Biscuits, Scones, Muffins and Cookies for Everyone! :medal
Auntie Hope :pickin :green