Questions tagged [altitude]
Questions regarding effects of traveling at various (mostly high) altitudes.
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How to learn an airplane cabin's pressure level before a flight, to avoid altitude sickness?
Commercial jets are typically pressurized to the equivalent of 6,000 to 8,000 feet of elevation. But according to a study,[1] passengers begin feeling uncomfortable at about the 7,000 feet mark, right ...
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Does a long flight on a jet provide a headstart to altitude acclimatisation?
Would a long flight, such as across the Pacific, provide a headstart to altitude acclimatisation?
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Hiking at moderate altitude right off the plane
I am traveling to Denver (5280ft/1609m) this weekend from DC (0ft/m), and we are planning on doing some hiking the day we arrive. The particular hike we are looking at is Mount Galbraith, which I ...
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Does staying in a windowless room have any effect on altitude sickness?
I'm planning to stay in a windowless room in La Paz, Bolivia for around 5 days. It's significantly cheaper than the comparable room with windows, and to be honest, the lack of windows for a short ...
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Traveling with luggage in Machu Picchu region and avoiding altitude sickness
We have a trip ahead in South America that includes about 4 days in Cusco - Machu Picchu region. The main purpose of this part is obviously to see Machu Picchu, a bit of the Sacred Valley, catch a ...
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Preparing to take a 5 year old on the hike to Machu Picchu
I am planning to take my 5 year old on a trek through Peru. One of the places to visit is Machu Picchu. Given its location above sea level I was wondering how long of an adaptation period we should ...
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Avoiding or minimising altitude sickness?
From my personal anecdotal experience, I've seen first-hand some horror stories with altitude sickness. I will always tell people now to acclimatise, drink fluids, and follow the local tricks like ...
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Precautions taking the Tren a las Nubes
I would really like to once ride with the tren a las Nubes. Wikipedia says the tour takes 15 hours, but I can't find any information on where to buy tickets and if reservation is necessary. And how ...
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