Re: [Philmont]: Philmont Altitude Acclimation

I gave up sodas last spring for my Philmont trek this past summer. I my
object was to reduce the effect of less caffine on the trail, mid afternoon.
  I still had my morning coffee at home and on my trek.

Giving up sodas (and I love Dr. Pepper) also helped me lose a few pounds
too...........

I did great with or without coffee in the morning at Philmont, and I didn't
suffer the mid afternoon "drag" or headache.

www.troop681.org

Kim Pigorsch
Membership Chairmun (sic)
and Eagle Scout Advisor
Troop 681

>From: R Fisher <ghotier@texas.net>
>Reply-To: philmont@troop47.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
>Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Philmont Altitude Acclimation
>Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 14:17:19 -0500
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>One more thought on this topic:
>
>Unless you plan to spend a *real long time* pre-trek, your crew members
>won't
>have a chance to get acclimated to the altitudes encountered at Philmont.
>You
>will probably just be beginning to get things back to "normal" [red-blood
>count,
>O2 levels, pulse rate, recovery rates, fluids, etc.] by the time you come
>off
>the trail.
>
>So . . .
>any extra time at altitude helps; the difference between flying and ground
>transportation probably isn't enough to matter except that with the same
>number
>of travel days, you will get an extra day "up there"; physical conditioning
>can
>be a significiant factor in recovery rates; stay hydrated; set your crew
>pace
>appropriately, especially the first few days or if someone is having
>difficulties; be prepared; quit smoking; take a rest break *before* you get
>"zonked" - can you say "photo opportunity"? - have a great trek.
>
>Happy Trails,
>
>Roy Fisher
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