Headed to altitude

[rbsears]

Didn't want to hijack the elk thread so I thought I'd put it here. I live in west Texas (3200ft) but spend almost all of our vacation time in the mountains (weeks out of the year skiing/fishing/hunting/staying at our cabin in Ruidoso). The last 4-5 years, I feel like crud on first night and day. I can only assume this to be altitude sickness. It was never a problem in the past. I'll hydrate like a camel and pop some Alka Seltzer as suggested by my hunting partner/physician. Headed to my elk and bear hunt in Trinidad CO in two weeks. Any suggestions besides running bleachers while smoking to help?

[Stoof]

They make those work out mask that simulate altitude for conditioning. I get out to that area a couple times a year and it takes me a day or two to acclimate to 8000 plus ft.

https://www.trainingmask.com/

[Still Hunter]

I was told years ago to eat Tums to help with altitude sickness. I always eat a 3-5 a day a few days before I go and about 3-5 everyday I am there. I have yet to have any altitude sickness. Might be a coincidence. Works for me.

[justhrowit]

They make those work out mask that simulate altitude for conditioning. I get out to that area a couple times a year and it takes me a day or two to acclimate to 8000 plus ft.

https://www.trainingmask.com/

Do a little reading on these! Pretty much worthless, but a darn good way to blow a 100 bucks.

You'll find plenty more articles, but this explains it pretty well.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/content/do-elevation-masks-work.html

[Stoof]

Do a little reading on these! Pretty much worthless, but a darn good way to blow a 100 bucks.

You'll find plenty more articles, but this explains it pretty well.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/content/...asks-work.html

Good to know.