Getting in shape?

“What do I do for a backpack trip to 11,500ft. ? Any help?”

“Where do you live and where are you backpacking to? Do you live near mountains close to that altitude? If so...hike them. If not at least try to spend the night before, sleeping at a higher altitude to get your body used to the change in altitude.

The Backcountry”

“I'm a flat-lander, I find jogging and light weight lifting works for me. That doesn't mean I'm breathless at 11,000 ft, but it sure has helped.”

“I'm 16 I find that helps out alot. LOL. The best thing to do is to get to base camp an wait there for a day or two before you hike up to aclimate your body. You can allso do heavy hiking workouts, by packing 1/3 more crap than you usaly would and hike double the hike that you would do in the same time at home.”

“i live in texas, so basicly all i have is small hills. what other things might get my body healty. like exercising?”

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“I live in Central California near sea level. I'm going to be day-hiking Mt. Whitney (14,496') this year. As part of my training, I am riding my bike about 8 miles each night. I'm going to start "hiking" the bleachers at the High School, with backpack. I also have some day hikes and backpacking trips planned. Now, I don't expect this to help with altitude, only being at altitude will help, but I figure it's better than sitting around and doing nothing.

Where are you headed?”

“Allowing yourself time to acclimate before you start your trip is really important. Elevation doesn't affect everybody, but if you're one of the unlucky ones it can sure ruin your trip. I live around 8,000 ft in the summer and have seen people (young and old alike) have totally sucky vacations because they didn't allow themselves a couple of days just to take it easy. It's time well spent.”

“aerobic conditioning is very important to help you keep your breath in thin air. Stay hydrated and even start drinking liquids heavily the day before going up. A night to acclamate at 6000-9000 ft. is very helpful.

11,500 ft...hmmm, let me guess...Philmont or Mt. San Gorgonio?”

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Ok, maybe 100's. I'm sure everyone at TT would buy it!”

“hey thanks for the help, any advice of what kinds of things i should eat in my new diet?”