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How do you adjust to Denver's High Altitude?

Answer

DRINK WATER Before your trip to Denver, and while you are here, drinking plenty of water is the number one way to help your body adjust easily to our higher altitude. So you need about twice as much water here as you would drink at home. MONITOR YOUR ALCOHOL INTAKE It is recommended that you go easy on the alcohol in the mountains and in Denver, as its effects will feel stronger here. EAT FOODS HIGH IN POTASSIUM Foods such as broccoli, bananas, avocado, cantaloupe, celery, greens, bran, chocolate, granola, dates, dried fruit, potatoes and tomatoes will help you replenish electrolytes by balancing salt intake. WATCH YOUR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The effects of exercise are more intense here. PACK FOR SUN But there's 25 percent less protection from the sun, so sunscreen is a must. Denver receives over 300 days of sunshine each year (more than San Diego or Miami). Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm... even in winter.