Visitors to mountain resort towns may feel the effects of high altitude. Including shortness of breath (because there is less oxygen at higher altitudes), dizziness (because you're not getting as much oxygen as your body is accustomed to), and headaches.
Here are a few recommendations to decrease the likelihood of altitude sickness.
Increase Fluid Intake,
Decrease Salt Intake,
Moderate Your Physical Activity,
Eat High Carbohydrate, Low Fat Meals;
Reduce Alcohol and Caffeine Intake,
Feeling Worse? Seek Help
Crested Butte Mtn. Resort’s base area is 9,375 feet (2,858 m) above sea level. Elevation at the top of the mountain is 12,162 feet (3,707 m). Travelers coming from lower elevations, especially those who live near sea level may experience altitude sickness.
It is important to listen to your body. If you start feeling light-headed, short of breath or dizzy, you might be experiencing the affects of altitude sickness.
Here are some tips to get the most out of your trip to Crested Butte.
Increase Fluid Intake
Decrease Salt Intake
Moderate Your Physical Activity
Eat High Carbohydrate, Low Fat Meals
Reduce Alcohol and Caffeine Intake
Feeling Worse? Seek Help