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## My Elevation Sickness Adventure on Copper Mountain, Colorado
Alright, so listen up, you know I’m always chasing those scenic views, right? This time, I decided to tackle Copper Mountain in Colorado. I figured, “Hey, I’m kinda in shape, I’ll be fine!” Boy, was I wrong.
It all started super chill. I woke up early, grabbed a quick breakfast (big mistake, should’ve eaten more!), and drove up to the base of Copper Mountain. The drive itself was gorgeous, you know, classic Colorado scenery. Got there, felt good, ready to hike.
Started hitting the trails, feeling pretty good at first. The air was crisp, the sun was shining, and the views were already starting to get awesome. I was snapping pictures like crazy, posting on Insta, the whole shebang. I mean, at first, everything went pretty smoothly. I just kept walking and taking photos and enjoying all the great views.
But then, maybe an hour or so in, things started to change. I began to feel kinda lightheaded. Like, a little dizzy, you know? I thought, “Okay, maybe I’m just a little out of shape.” I drank some water, took a break, and kept going.
Big mistake number two.
The higher I climbed, the worse it got. The lightheadedness turned into a full-blown headache. My stomach started churning. I felt like I was gonna hurl. And I was getting super tired, like I had run a marathon. My breathing was like I was trying to blow up a balloon with a pin hole!
I stopped, realizing something was seriously wrong. I checked my phone – still had service, thank god! I googled “altitude sickness,” and bam, every symptom I had was right there. Elevation sickness! Who would’ve thought?
I had totally underestimated the altitude. Copper Mountain is high, man, way higher than anything I’m used to. So, I did the smartest thing I could think of. I slowly, slowly, started heading back down.
Each step down was like a tiny victory. The headache started to ease up, my stomach settled, and I didn’t feel like I was gonna pass out anymore. It took forever, but I finally made it back to the base.
I grabbed a Gatorade and a burger (finally, some real food!) and just sat there for a while, letting my body recover. I learned a valuable lesson that day: altitude sickness is no joke.
Here’s what I wish I had known before tackling Copper Mountain:
- Acclimatize: Spend a day or two at a lower altitude before going up high. I rushed it, and it bit me in the butt.
- Hydrate like crazy: Drink tons of water before, during, and after your hike. Seriously, more than you think you need.
- Eat carbs: Carbs are your friend at high altitude. They give you energy and help your body adjust. I needed a whole pizza!
- Take it slow: Don’t try to be a hero. Hike at a pace that feels comfortable, and don’t push yourself too hard.
- Listen to your body: If you start feeling symptoms of altitude sickness, turn around immediately. Don’t try to tough it out.
My takeaway?
Copper Mountain is beautiful, but respect the altitude! I’ll definitely be back, but next time, I’ll be prepared. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go lie down and dream of lower elevations!
