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  1. #1
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    I have no answers for you, but please report back after your trip. I'm riding the White Rim Trail at the end of May and would love to know what to expect. Have fun!
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    Are you going to be riding there or just hanging out/hiking? We went there from NC in 2006 and did a lot of hiking in Arches and Canyonlands. No problems whatsoever. We had trained for hiking but did nothing specific for altitude and took no meds. I don't think the altitutde there should be a problem since it's really not that high. Honestly, we never even thought of doing anything to prepare or take any meds...not sure if it's worse if you're cycling vs. the long hikes we did.

    Good luck!
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    3 weeks. Sorry.
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    Consider your overall level of fitness and the amount of exertion you are planning.

    Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest.
    It's not exactly Everest, but you might feel headachy or a little out of breath.
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    Quote Originally Posted by malkin View Post
    Consider your overall level of fitness and the amount of exertion you are planning.

    Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest.
    It's not exactly Everest, but you might feel headachy or a little out of breath.
    I'm working on the climbs..... and yes no booze and late nights for me. Thanks!
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    I asked my DH, and he still doesn't think you should have any problems at that altitude. Everyone is different, though.

    We didn't even have trouble at Bryce (8000 ft), but we'd been out west for awhile by the time we got there so had probably acclimated somewhat. We did a couple of strenuous hikes there with no issues, though.

    I think worrying about it might tend to make things worse...the mind is pretty suggestible. Was hoping some others who had gone from lowlands to Moab would chime in...maybe they still will.
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    Everyone is different. I start feeling altitude at about 4,000 feet. It took me 2 days to get acclimated to Boulder (5,000 feet), but during our trip we also went up 8,000 a few times and to Rocky Mountain National Park, at 11,000 feet. I was tingly, sweaty, and kind of pale in the national park; I had to insist we leave, and we weren't even hiking!
    I did do a short ride in Boulder, after we had been there for a few days. It was OK. But, generally, I don't plan any vacations at altitude, because I just feel awful.
    Drink lots of water and no alcohol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by emily_in_nc View Post
    Are you going to be riding there or just hanging out/hiking? We went there from NC in 2006 and did a lot of hiking in Arches and Canyonlands. No problems whatsoever. We had trained for hiking but did nothing specific for altitude and took no meds. I don't think the altitutde there should be a problem since it's really not that high. Honestly, we never even thought of doing anything to prepare or take any meds...not sure if it's worse if you're cycling vs. the long hikes we did.

    Good luck!
    Emily, going biking, hiking, rafting....I'm told to get there early to give the body a chance to catch-up
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