ALTITUDe TIPS

Below are couple of tricks to help cope with the altitude change. If you have any concerns with the altitude (age, health issues, etc), then we recommend flying into Denver a couple of days early and stay in Denver to acclimate, and then driving up to Aspen.

Water is your best friend! 

Increase your water intake while still at home a week prior to your arrival. Then drink water even before you feel thirsty! You need twice as much water here than at home. Aspen tap is delicious and absolutely ok to drink! 

Exercise is harder 

No you are not suddenly out of shape! Take frequent breaks and don't push yourself if you are starting to feel out of breath or ill. 

Use sunscreen, lip balm, and sunglasses 

With less water vapor at this altitude, the sky really is bluer in Colorado. And, there is 25% less protection from the sun so those harmful ultraviolet rays can really leave their mark. 

Layers are key! 

It can be sunny one minute and blizzarding the next. Coloradans share the saying: "Don't like the weather? Wait five minutes!" 

Monitor your alcohol intake 

Golf balls go 10% further up here and so does alcohol!

ALTITUDe SICKNESS

Feeling nauseous, dizzy or tired? Have a headache or having trouble sleeping? These can be symptoms of altitude sickness. If you think you have altitude sickness, try drinking water, taking ibuprofen, eating food (especially complex carbs and potassium-heavy foods) and resting.

If sickness continues and you believe you might need an IV Infusion Therapy dose or access to a Portable Oxygen machine for High Altitude call and schedule an appointment at either:

Both locations are conveniently located in downtown Aspen.