didn’t realize I needed to watch this video until I watched it! Thanks for the tips, particularly the one about doing a short day on the first day to acclimate. I tend to be overzealous, so it’s a reminder to hike smart.
Solid, updated tips! Also, each exposure to high elevation can have different effects; never having altitude sickness does not mean your immune and being sick once does not mean you'll always have it. So enjoy the days you have without difficulties.
great point!! anecdotally, I struggled a lot with atltidue as a kid (remember being so sick on top of pikes peak ha) and now not so much, but I know it could change at any time!
Adult Beverage Research Fund. The CDTTC had a tail into webinar yesterday (recorded) and one on the morrow if inclined. Hiked in Shorts yesterday afternoon about Silver City!
thank you so much!! yes I saw they were having webinars, definitely going to try to pop into one or at least watch recordings. Very very jealous of your shorts hike.
This is SUPER helpful. Thank you! I’m 60 now and I know I have issues with no appetite on trail many times. I am starting the JMT this summer going NOBO and I appreciate the fact I’ll be camping before my hike at 9k ft, then a short bit up to camp again and then another at Guitar lake before Whitney, but some of that still worries me. I’ll be training as much as I can at high altitudes before I start to hopefully better know what to expect from my body.
Great advice. I was debating whether I would attempt Mt. Whitney this year when I am on the PCT. This will give me a few things to consider. Thanks. Plant Papa
I have a trip in April planned, had to shorten trip so im alittle worried... Wisconsin based, then head for the Eclipse in Texas. Then gonna head to New Mexico to summit wheeler peak 13.1k elevation. If that goes well give myself a day to head up to Colorado yo attempt my first 14er, Blanca Peak outside Great sand dunes. Plan to camp this one at one of the higher lakes... we'll see what happens, solo adventures are alittle more risky so ill see how i feel...
Sounds like you’ve got a good plan in place! I’ve heard great things about Blanca but haven’t climbed that one myself. Good luck!! April might still be challenging with some snow but maybe you’ll get some good packed trail.
@@eliseott hiked both areas 3 years ago but didn't have snowshoes back then so didn't make the summits!!... Hopefully with right gear and alot more skills I'll have better luck this time!
didn’t realize I needed to watch this video until I watched it! Thanks for the tips, particularly the one about doing a short day on the first day to acclimate. I tend to be overzealous, so it’s a reminder to hike smart.
ah thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!! I am also the overzealous type on occasion so I need that reminder too.
Solid, updated tips! Also, each exposure to high elevation can have different effects; never having altitude sickness does not mean your immune and being sick once does not mean you'll always have it. So enjoy the days you have without difficulties.
great point!! anecdotally, I struggled a lot with atltidue as a kid (remember being so sick on top of pikes peak ha) and now not so much, but I know it could change at any time!
Adult Beverage Research Fund. The CDTTC had a tail into webinar yesterday (recorded) and one on the morrow if inclined. Hiked in Shorts yesterday afternoon about Silver City!
thank you so much!! yes I saw they were having webinars, definitely going to try to pop into one or at least watch recordings. Very very jealous of your shorts hike.
This is SUPER helpful. Thank you! I’m 60 now and I know I have issues with no appetite on trail many times. I am starting the JMT this summer going NOBO and I appreciate the fact I’ll be camping before my hike at 9k ft, then a short bit up to camp again and then another at Guitar lake before Whitney, but some of that still worries me. I’ll be training as much as I can at high altitudes before I start to hopefully better know what to expect from my body.
Yay! I loved reading this comment! I'm so glad you found it helpful! You've got this, enjoy your hike!
Great tips. I did exactly this on my JMT thru hike. It was so helpful to acclimate first and go southbound too since the climbs get bigger and bigger
glad you think so! And great additional tip to go sobo on the JMT specifically.
.. Good tips ..
Great advice. I was debating whether I would attempt Mt. Whitney this year when I am on the PCT. This will give me a few things to consider. Thanks. Plant Papa
If you have the time and energy, I think it's definitely worth attempting! Good luck on your hike and (hopefully) Whitney attempt!
I took Diamox for Peru. Besides what you mentioned, it made my face and hands tingly. Once I mentioned it, other people commented about it, too.
very interesting! thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the tips
thanks for watching!
I have a trip in April planned, had to shorten trip so im alittle worried... Wisconsin based, then head for the Eclipse in Texas. Then gonna head to New Mexico to summit wheeler peak 13.1k elevation. If that goes well give myself a day to head up to Colorado yo attempt my first 14er, Blanca Peak outside Great sand dunes. Plan to camp this one at one of the higher lakes... we'll see what happens, solo adventures are alittle more risky so ill see how i feel...
Sounds like you’ve got a good plan in place! I’ve heard great things about Blanca but haven’t climbed that one myself. Good luck!! April might still be challenging with some snow but maybe you’ll get some good packed trail.
@@eliseott hiked both areas 3 years ago but didn't have snowshoes back then so didn't make the summits!!... Hopefully with right gear and alot more skills I'll have better luck this time!
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I lose my apetitite so its eating smaller snacks more frequently.
totally, that's usually what works best for me too!