Tips To Combat Altitude Sickness

[Western Hunter]

Unfortunately, hunters have learned that the beautiful scenery and loneliness of the wilderness can also be very dangerous if they’re not properly prepared for such an increase in elevation.

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[PRDATR]

Good article. Another thing to watchout for is dizziness. I live in the west at 1200' and one year while up on Pikes Peak (about 14,110") I was walking around in the Gift Shop looking at Souviners at 10AM and got light headed to the point that I have to grab ahold of a display to keep from stumbling over. I felt like I was drunk.

 

[PRDATR]

It is also good to keep a blood oxygen level sensor that clips on your finger to see what you level is. Thinks like being a smoker, having lung problems or asthma really can get you n trouble especially if you are the type of person who just "Powers Through It". There are lots of charts out there that address Oxygen Level vs Altitude and the affects. If you have ever been through an OSHA Confined Space Certification or work around different type of bottled gas, ammonia or refrigerants you have probably seen a chart.