Explore Breckenridge’s historic Main Street, take a walking history or ghost tour, visit the Country Boy Mine or enjoy a relaxing spa day. It’s hard not to hit the slopes or jump on a mountain bike on your first day, but don’t forget, there’s plenty to see and do that requires less physical activity. If you’re booking activities ahead of time, be sure to plan the mellower stuff at the beginning of your trip. Experts recommend taking it easy at least the first day at altitude, so extending your stay to 3-4 days will allow for more time to acclimate. 2.TAKE IT EASY AT FIRSTĪdjusting to elevation can affect anyone, regardless of what sort of physical condition they’re in before arriving. Don’t forget your re-usable water bottle while visiting Breckenridge, and take advantage of our water re-fill stations throughout town. We have some of the best tap water in the country. So, stop, drink some water and take in the view – you’re on vacation after all! It may be challenging to drink fluids while traveling, but it does pay off. According to the Mayo Clinic, higher altitude accelerates dehydration. Avoid caffeinated beverages, alcohol, tobacco and sugary drinks if possible. Pedialyte, coconut water and sports drinks with little sugar like Nuun tablets are great options and easy to pack. It also helps to drink beverages with electrolytes to replenish lost minerals and vitamins. Try to drink twice the amount of water here as you would at home. It sounds pretty simple, but drinking plenty lots of fluids is key at elevation. Here are three tips to take advantage of everything on your Breckenridge’s bucket list while adjusting to elevation.
“Knowledge is the best prevention for altitude illness,” recommends Dr. However, with a little preparation before traveling and hydration (2-3 liters of water per day before your trip), symptoms can be avoided. Symptoms of moderate forms of altitude sickness may include: headaches, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, restless sleep, fatigue or loss of energy, coughing and difficulty breathing. Paul Anderson from the Mayo Clinic, only 20 percent of people who visit a high-altitude location (4,291 – 11,483 feet) are affected by some form of altitude related illness.
Recognizing Symptoms at Breckenridge AltitudeĪltitude Sickness can be prevented by following easy steps.Īccording to research from Dr. Thankfully, there are easy ways to adapt to the environment and fully enjoy all the activities and wonders the mountains have to offer.
Add on a dry high-alpine climate, thinner air (that’s why your golf ball goes further) and powerful sun, even on a cloudy day- these conditions can increase the potential for altitude sickness. When you go to higher altitudes, this pressure drops and there is less oxygen available. But enjoying life in the beauty of the high country above 9,000 feet takes some adjusting. The mountains of Breckenridge are majestic and snow-capped most of the year, with ample sunshine (300+ days on average), fresh mountain air and low humidity providing a remarkable experience in the summer and the perfect powder for ski season. The town of Breckenridge, Colorado sits at 9,600 feet above sea level, and the Breckenridge Ski Resort’s summit elevation reaches 12,998 feet, creating an unforgettable high alpine climate with low humidity and year-round sunshine.
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