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What should we know about the altitude?

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Drink water before your trip, and while you are at high altitude. Drinking plenty of water is the best way to help your body adjust easily. The low humidity in Colorado keeps the air dry, like the desert, so you need about twice as much water here as you would drink at home closer to sea level. Dehydration is a contributor to altitude sickness. The rarefied air, golf balls go farther...and so do cocktails, at least until you've acclimatized to the altitude and dry climate. Eat foods high in potassium such as broccoli, bananas, avocado, cantaloupe, celery, greens, bran, chocolate, granola, dates, dried fruit, potatoes and tomatoes. They will help you replenish electrolytes by balancing salt intake. Pack for sun. With less water vapor in the air at this altitude, the sky really is bluer in Colorado. But there's 25 percent less protection from the sun, so sunscreen is a must. Colorado receives more than 300 days of sunshine each year (more than San Diego or Miami). Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm. Dress in layers. Two days before your trip, check the weather and use this information to pack appropriately. Because the sun is especially powerful, it can feel much warmer than the actual temperature during the daytime, but then become very chilly after sundown, particularly in the spring and fall. It is best to layer your clothing. Supplemental oxygen. Oxygen can actually be delivered straight to you and can help when used, especially when you sleep. Discount code for 10% off of in house oxygen rentals - WEDDINGGUEST https://bluebirdoxygen.com/