9 Things Backpackers MUST Know To Avoid Altitude Sickness

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In this video, Tayson takes you through 9 different ways that backpackers can avoid Altitude Sickness (also known as Acute Mountain Sickness or AMS). Not everyone knows what altitude is considered "high altitude", and not everyone knows that some ways to avoid it include things like getting good sleep, ascending slowly, sleeping at the trailhead, getting good hydration, and more. We hope you enjoy this video!
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:33 What is High Altitude
00:43 Types of Altitude Sickness
01:42 Get Good Sleep
01:57 Avoid Hiking Sick
02:08 Sleep at Trailhead
02:19 Easy Day One
02:36 Rate of Ascent
02:57 Hydration & Electrolytes
03:30 Limit Bodily Stress
03:52 Track Heart Rate
06:02 Be in Good Shape
06:43 Bonus Tip
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@genericwatcher2439 10 ай бұрын

I had altitude sickness once in my life and I hope I never have it again. I drove straight to the top of Pike's Peak (nearly 3 miles high) without stopping at any of the overlooks, at the top I was walking around for just a few minutes when I nearly fainted and could barely think, it really felt like my body was shutting down. Luckily I was able to communicate "enough" and stumble to the car where my wife drove me back down the mountain, about half way down I started feeling normal again. Going to Zion where it's only in the 6,000 ft range, so hopefully I won't have any issues. Thanks for the tips!

@readerenergy 2 жыл бұрын

I used to use nasal breathing in the spring , summer and fall when I was doing a long day in a large park near my home and I didn’t want to carry water. It did seem to make a difference.

@johnmccauley615 2 жыл бұрын

I've used nasal breathing for decades to help control my heart rate on long up hill climbs for decades, never thought it was such a secret. So if you find yourself panting like a dog,, shut your mouth!! I also always take asprin ahead and while at altitude; I typically get headaches from exertion and the added intensity of the sunlight at altitude. Just doing these 2 things have helped me a lot to not only enjoy the experience more but also summit several 14k peaks. Keep these great tips coming 👍

@brandonsmith1647 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are really putting out some great content. It’s not just the same old backpacking videos everyone else pushes out. I love you throw tips like this in. Keep ‘em coming!! Looking forward to hearing more on the nose breathers! Lol.

@TaysonWhittaker 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying our videos! Don't worry, we've got a lot more coming for you!

@jmo32479 2 жыл бұрын

RE: nasal breathing. The book, Breath, by James Nestor has an excellent section about it. After reading it, I started using nasal strips at night. They help open the nasal passages so I can breath through my nose. I plan to try them on a hike at altitude to see if they help.

@dougwilliams1741 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your clips Tayson..thank you for your work on these. Here's a small bio-physical geekism regarding "edema" (from your H.A.C.E and H.A.P.E. segment). The edema simply means "swelling" ... and is typically caused by "fluid build up" ... key word "fluid". While it is constituted by H20 primarily...it can also be the interstitial fluid: fluid that fills the spaces between cells like amino acids, sugars, fatty acids, coenzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, salts, and cellular products ... other swelling results from plasma and blood. Technobabble out 🙂.

@terrygauvin3961 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting thanks for the info.

@journeyman7189 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips Tayson. Definitely having that data is good since you were able to good back and have reason information about how you were and not just how you remember it. Nate

@malars1358 Ай бұрын

This was really helpful. Thank you very much

@TaysonWhittaker Ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@normanc.2021 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome info very helpful 👍. Electrolytes are very important for your body to run right and blood pressure is always better in a safe low range. All these factors work hand in hand, when ones off it throws the rest off. Excellent points Tayson 👍. P.s I got my 2 pillows in they are awesome. Thank you guys be safe out there.

@theoutdoorparadox6897 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I thought my girlfriend just had low electrolytes on our last hike when she got sick but sounds like it could have been a combination of both.

@readerenergy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice info, thanks for sharing it. Oh and I am loving all the gear I picked up from you guys.

@TaysonWhittaker 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it!

@SuperdutyExplorer 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!! Hoping my wisconsin lungs can manage in April!! Gonna acclimate as long as I can but lost a few days out trip... gonna hit a 13k mountain and if that goes well gonna go after my first 14er!

@jadenm Жыл бұрын

Have you found that food high in carbohydrates help? I read somewhere that eating foods that are easy for your body to break down can help which fits into the idea of reducing stress and work for your body.

@panhandlejake6200 2 жыл бұрын

Nasal breathing is something that I had not thought / heard of and nened to try it. Some other clarifications from official literature on high altitude acclimation: like sleep, hydrate well starting several days before going to higher altitudes -- as well as stay hydrated at altitude. Slow ascent - the guideline is to sleep no more than 1000 feet higher than your previous night. Your can exceed the 1000 foot guideline during the day's hike but you should not camp higher. High altitude acclimation is defintiley something to pay attention to -- at best you may be very uncomfortable for a number of days and at worst it can be life threatening. Monitor yourself and your hiking partners.

@peanutvanwoert8212 2 жыл бұрын

Since a trip I took to Colorado a decade ago I have been unable to go above 1200 feet. Yes, I know that is not very high. My doctors have not been able to explain it. Thankfully in the part of Michigan I live we don't have any altitude over 1000 feet.

@NothingToNoOneInParticular 2 жыл бұрын

You guys see Catherine Gregory's KZfaq channel and newest vid? I noticed she's sporting one of your coats!!

@patstemme4073 5 ай бұрын

I live at around 1,000 ft altitude. I plan to go to an altitude of 4,700 ft. I am flying there. Do you think I will get altitude sickness? I have had it before, but I was at 12,700 ft altitude.

@michaelpuett6358 2 жыл бұрын

Nasal breathing - interesting! I just finished a book called 'breath' by James Nestor. The whole first section is on nasal breathing essentially being the elixir for immortality.