Another question, this was mentioned in one of my earlier answers, i live in the southwest part of GA,?

Question

how do i get ready for the higher altitudes of breckenridge, i dont want to get sick, i am going snow skiing for my first time in feb and i am 51 and what do i look for if i do get sick from the altitude? signs?

Answer 1

Altitude sickness is a common occurrence when changing the elevation of you body. Lung conditioning, running, swimming and general physical condition is needed.  When you arrive at Breckenridge, allow the first day to adjust to the altitude, get a good nights sleep, then ski easily the first day. This should help with the lesser oxygen content.

   If this is your first time skiing, take a package of lessons, including equipment rentals.  Many areas offer a "Learn to Ski Week" for reasonable rates.

  My advice is take a lesson from a professional instructor who you do not know and make new friends, while keeping the old ones.

   As to signs of altitude sickness, lightheaded, nausea, in severe cases, vomiting.  

  Back to conditioning, I use a jump rope, 15 minutes a day to get ready for the season.  Also you are younger than I, so you should be able to prepare your body by Feb.  After skiing, ice your muscles for 20 minutes, then hot tubs or saunas.

         Enjoy our sport.  Jim.