#gearmeout

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naturetechfam
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Q6: Altitude sickness is a concern when you are a “flatlander.” What steps do you take to prevent it before heading… https://t.co/mxtDF6w90K

billbrokob
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replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam A6: DO an acclimatization day or two in advance of going higher than 10,000 ft. #GearMeOut

t_jh2009
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replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam A6) I found this out the hard way, I drove to Yosemite and did the Mist Trail in a day, my body felt… https://t.co/OynTgXtIdy

MeToddScott
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replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam A6 hydrate and listen to your body. It hurts for a reason. This is how it tells you not to do stupid things. #gearmeout

Todd_the_Hiker
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replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam A6. You definitely want to allow for a couple days to acclimate before you do anything strenuous at… https://t.co/BUmy2LJiUD

GPJohnston
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replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A6) Ice axe, crampons and gaiters if there's snow/glacier travel, all the 10 essentials as usual, cli… https://t.co/wpsYa3DTH5