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adiosbasecamp
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Q6. #hikerchat Many hikes abroad exceed 14,000 ft altitude. How would you prepare if you live at sea level?

RMhigh7088

A6: I run a bunch. And run hills. #HikerChat

TETONsports
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replying to @adiosbasecamp @adiosbasecamp A6: Get there early and start sleeping at elevation to acclimate. Also train w/ an oxygen limiter #Hikerchat

annika_ed
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A6 training before, more hiking, gym. #hikerchat

TheSoCalHiker
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replying to @adiosbasecamp @adiosbasecamp A6: Give yourself time to acclimate. Start lower and work your way up. #HikerChat

KidsInParks

replying to @adiosbasecamp @adiosbasecamp A6. Factor in time for adjusting to the altitude into your travel syllabus. Nothing too hard for the… https://t.co/jD0cKnz1Ep

TaigaAdventures
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replying to @adiosbasecamp @adiosbasecamp A6. Always an issue for me. Hiking at elevation is hard to train for, hike more and keep a slow and steady pace. #hikerchat

InnTownCamp

replying to @adiosbasecamp @adiosbasecamp @TETONsports A6: Run in circles? Just kidding #hikerchat

Todd_the_Hiker

#HikerChat A6. Give yourself time to acclimate​, take it slow, and stay hydrated​.

bushwhackingfoo
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replying to @adiosbasecamp @adiosbasecamp A6. Lots of swimming? #hikerchat

DryGuyHQ

replying to @adiosbasecamp @adiosbasecamp A6: Give yourself time to adjust #hikerchat

billbrokob

replying to @adiosbasecamp @adiosbasecamp A6: If possible, spend some time at altitude before going. Otherwise climb high sleep low and hydrate #hikerchat

t_jh2009
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replying to @adiosbasecamp @adiosbasecamp @TETONsports A6) Give yourself a few days to get use to the high elevation. But if you have any medi… https://t.co/eh9HGCzF6w

wpeltola
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A6: It's all about cardio work, diet and mental prep, I would think. Training and positive attitude ;-) #hikerchat #GetOutdoors

NakMakFeegle

replying to @adiosbasecamp @adiosbasecamp A6 Allow a few days for acclimatization #hikerchat