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| Tips and Advice |
The elevation of Vail is above 8,000 feet. This makes for totally
different conditions than what you might normally be used to in the middle
of the summer. Here's a few tips and tricks that we've put together to
make your stay more comfortable.
Tips and Tricks
- Weather:
Mountain whether is fairly predictable. There will
generally be a late afternoon shower. Don't worry, it typically passes
in less than 30 minutes. Due to the elevation, temperatures will be lower
than what you'd expect. On average for this time of year, Highs will be in
the 70's, Lows in the 40's.
- Altitude Sickness:
Altitude sickness occurs when your body is not acclimated to
the change in elevation. This is different for every person, some
might feel sluggish, have headaches, or slight nausea, others might
not notice anything at all. Here's some things you can do to
prevent and aliviate the symptoms:
- Drink lots of water
- Limit Caffiene and alcoholic beverages
- Give yourself a day and night to adjust before doing
any major activities
- Don't over-do it. Take your time on hikes, etc.
- Eat light meals
- Make gradual changes in elevation. You might want to stay
overnight in Denver, which is around 5000 ft, before
going on to Vail.
- Try an over-the-counter herbal remedy that contains
Ginkgo
- Other Elevation Quirks:
The sun's UV rays are stronger, so be sure to protect
yourself with sunscreen. Also, it's almost gaurenteed that no matter
how good of shape you're in, you'll find yourself out of breath
after a short set of stairs! Finally, please, be extra cautious
of your alcohol intake. Due to the elevation, alcohol will
have a stronger effect. Pace yourself!
- Sunday Traffic:
Driving East on I-70 on Sunday is very slow due to all the
weekend traffic heading back into town. The usual 2.5 hour
drive from Vail to Denver becomes at least a 4 hour drive.
If you have some flexibility, try to stay in Avon Sunday
night and head out of town on Monday. Or stay longer and
hang out with us!
What to Pack
- Long pants and a sweatshirt
- Sunscreen
- Hiking boots
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Light jacket
- Binoculars
- Camera
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