Thrive At Altitude
Come To The Mountains Prepared
Northstar sits at 6330' above sea level, which can have an effect on your health if you don't prepare correctly. High altitude begins at 5,000 feet which means lower oxygen levels and the potential to catch altitude sickness. Sun damage may also occur at high altitudes because there is less of earth's atmosphere to block the sunlight. Luckily, there are several ways to thrive during your stay.
Higher altitude = lower humidity and oxygen. This means you lose more water through exertion and faster respiration, resulting in risk of dehydration.
Plan to drink at least 1-1.5 liters of water daily. It may also help to increase your intake of carbohydrates with sports drinks like Gatorade! We sell bottled Aquafina at our on-mountain dining locations.
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Who doesn't like a frosty beer or delicious cocktail during a day on the mountain?! Please... celebrate your day with a drink or two but don't forget to hydrate inbetween drinks.
Alcohol decreases your blood oxygen and at our altitude, you need all the oxygen you can get!
Our bodies have an amazing ability to acclimate to altitude, but it does take time. If you're feeling the effects of less oxygen from going too high, too fast then slow down, take it easy and give your body time to adjust.
Different people adjust at different rates so make sure to check in with your best buds and support their pace.