Colorado altitude sickness
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From: Upstate NY
I want to Mount Evans Had no problems ride in up But there was a section we're able to walk up to the highest part in Mount Evans.It was just when you're walking on the hairpin turns you get little light headed and dizzy. it was a great trip up there. just take your time.
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Cruiser
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Altitude sickness
Looks like the trip is off for multiple reasons but wanted to say thanks for all the replys.
Went to one doc on Tuesday and he said that I might make it up, but I might not make it back.
Went in for a recalibration of my three lead pacemaker yesterday and the rep from the company that made the device recommended against it for multiple reasons. He said in addition to being hard physically on a person, it was also extremely hard on your vehicle. He said it really heats up your breaks on the way down.
Last but not least,I got a reply from this post that said that they got eight inches of snow on the Peak yesterday.
Looks like something is telling me to go South.
Once again Thanks for all the information, and Happy Trail's !!!
Went to one doc on Tuesday and he said that I might make it up, but I might not make it back.
Went in for a recalibration of my three lead pacemaker yesterday and the rep from the company that made the device recommended against it for multiple reasons. He said in addition to being hard physically on a person, it was also extremely hard on your vehicle. He said it really heats up your breaks on the way down.
Last but not least,I got a reply from this post that said that they got eight inches of snow on the Peak yesterday.
Looks like something is telling me to go South.
Once again Thanks for all the information, and Happy Trail's !!!
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From: Winterwonderland
Sorry to hear about the pacemaker problems. Your doctor is misguided on downhill riding/driving. Ya don't use your breaks ona downhill. (Much). Gotta gear it down.
I guarantee you those 8" of snow are gone off Pikes Peak road now. Snow along the side of the road is pretty cool. Go easy on the way up. If you start feeling bad, turn around. It's an awesome road. I would love to see it after a snow.
Not Pikes Peak. Expect a little water running across the road in the curves.
(I have not used this number)
Pikes Peak current road conditions, hours and fees, directions,
and more call 719.385.7325.
I guarantee you those 8" of snow are gone off Pikes Peak road now. Snow along the side of the road is pretty cool. Go easy on the way up. If you start feeling bad, turn around. It's an awesome road. I would love to see it after a snow.
Not Pikes Peak. Expect a little water running across the road in the curves.
(I have not used this number)
Pikes Peak current road conditions, hours and fees, directions,
and more call 719.385.7325.
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From: Bloomfield, NM
Went to the top of Pike's Peak two weeks ago in a rain storm. The road is paved all the way to the top. The air is thin and I noticed it even though I live at 5,500 ft. and am somewhat acclimated. We also visited Leadville, 10,000+, went over Independence Pass at 12,000+ and did the Eisenhower tunnel at 12,000+.
Down hill is not hard on brakes if you down shift and don't let yourself build excessive speed. Anyone that drives or rides in the mountains knows this.
Take it easy, and listen to your body.
Bill
Down hill is not hard on brakes if you down shift and don't let yourself build excessive speed. Anyone that drives or rides in the mountains knows this.
Take it easy, and listen to your body.
Bill
Last edited by billnourse; Sep 14, 2012 at 02:47 PM.
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From: Sunny Saint Petersburg Florida
I have hiked nearly all of the 14ers in CO & CA and have taken dozens of flatlanders up the peaks. First, hydrate up to a week in advance. Drink even if you're not thirsty. The humidity can be in the single digits. You must stay hydrated. Secondly, acclimate. Try to choose a location that is maybe 50% of your top elevation and spend a night or two at that elevation. Finally, begin taking a couple Ibuprofin daily a week in advance of your trip. When riding, if you begin getting symptoms of AMS, take some Ibuprofin. Good luck! SJ Ron
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From: Tulsa
I'm back to being a flatlander now, but I lived in Breckenridge for a couple of years, and bicycled Ride the Rockies several years. Climbed a few 14er's. Altitude never really affected me, but I think it affects everybody differently. I always hydrated on the way to the mountains. Just listen to your body. When friends would come to visit me in Breck (my place was right at 10,000 ft.) they seemed to get tired a little more quickly than get sickly.
Have a great ride!!
Have a great ride!!
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From: Arlington, TX
I'm 65 years old now and live in the DFW area. I've ridden to Colorado every year for the past 5 except one. I've ridden to the top of Mt. Evans (the highest paved road in the U.S., 14,240 feet). I've never felt any affects of altitude sickness.
Don't get me wrong, you do feel the affects of the altitude if you are over exerting yourself, but riding a motorcycle isn't a lot of work. Take it easy and you shoud be OK.
Good luck.
Don't get me wrong, you do feel the affects of the altitude if you are over exerting yourself, but riding a motorcycle isn't a lot of work. Take it easy and you shoud be OK.
Good luck.
Never gotten altitude sickness if I wasn't hiking or doing some pretty physically intensive activity. Having said that, if you get a chance to go to Leadville, CO. You should. I was there years ago and I ran a mile. It was easily the hardest running I've ever done. It's amazing the difference that altitude makes.
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