Planning Your AdventureWritten by B.J.Baker
Planning your Backcountry Adventure at AdvenQuest Finding Your Adventure Survey your family or travel group and make sure everyone has same expectations from trip. Some things to keep in mind: trip length, degree of comfort needed (sanitary options), price, flexibility on trip dates, and degree of adventure you are looking for - family, or high adventure, or somewhere in between. Always Know What You are Getting When talking to outfitters ask questions about their company and staff. Sample Questions: How experienced is your staff? Is trip price all-inclusive? Will you provide references of others that have been on this trip? Can you provide for special dietary needs? Can you tell me about other guests on my trip? Are there children? Other families? Are there any age or other restrictions? Always advise outfitter of known medical conditions of persons in your group.
| | Advioding AMSWritten by B.J.Baker
Safety at High Attitude The Rockies Mountains rest from 5,000 to 14,000 feet above sea level which equates to less oxygen. The fact that oxygen is one third less than at sea level can make low-landers feel sluggish and may bring about headaches, insomnia, nausea, fatigue and a shortness of breath. The medical term for these symptoms is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Generally speaking, faster one ascends to higher altitudes, greater their chances of getting AMS. The symptoms can occur six hours to two days after ascent and can take up to a week to subside. Supplemental oxygen and descent to lower altitudes are primary treatments for AMS. People with severe headaches. poor balance and extreme shortness of
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