One of my concerns about trekking EBC is the altitude. It will take me higher than I have ever traveled. I have been to Cloudcroft New Mexico numerous times at 9000 foot elevation with no problems, but the last time I traveled in Colorado I had a headache for days that I could not get rid of. Many of the trekkers recommend and take Diamox (a altitude sickness preventative prescription) and swear by it. I looked into it but I would not be able to take it to to certain drug allergies and sensitivities that I have. I posted a query on the EBC trekking FB page about natural alternatives and most recommended take it slow, allow time to acclimate and drink lots and lots of water. There were a few other hints too - Garlic, Ginger, Advil. A few people swear by a all natural OTC pill called Altitude RX. It is a Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Ginkgo Bilba Extract. I might give it a try when I head off to Cloudcroft next year and see how I do.
On a side note, as of today I have exactly two years and seven months until I retire.
Step by step, day by day...
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