Altitude Sickness

Planning a ski trip to Breckenridge or a mountain getaway to Jackson Hole? Before you pack your bags, there’s something you need to understand about how your body handles alcohol when the air gets thin. The relationship between altitude and alcohol is more complex than most people realize—and ignoring it can turn a dream vacation…

Are you imagining things, or is it harder to breathe in Colorado? Don’t worry – it’s not just you. When you travel to higher altitudes, such as those found throughout our mountainous state, the air pressure decreases. This results in a lower concentration of oxygen, making it harder for your body to extract sufficient oxygen. …