So I found an incredible deal to get all 5 of us to Denver at 8:35 on a Sat. morning (from the east coast.) If we hydrated for days ahead of time, could we drive to Copper mtn, and ski Sat. afternoon? We'd have all day Sunday and Monday to ski also, then back to Denver for a midnight red-eye that would land us home at 5:30am on a school day. I *think* the kids could make it at school that day, but I don't want to ruin the whole thing by getting on the mountain too soon. Last year, we took a day to acclimate since we had a week, but this time we don't have that luxury. But...flights are $321 for FIVE of us. I need to buy them, right???
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CO Skiing question re: altitude sickness
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We never take a day to acclimate and we live on low elevation east coast. Has anyone in your family had an issue before?
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we haven't had an issue before, but we've only been once
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Real issue, for most, is how high will you be SLEEPING? (The lower the better...) The time on the mountain during the day isn't an issue for most people - but I'd prioritize sleeping as low as is convenient.
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Is the base of Copper Mtn low enough?
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If there's another place that's an easy drive from Denver which would be good for a 2.5 day trip, I'm happy to check it out!
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We never take time to acclimate either. We do hydrate really well though. Just be aware that the first day someone may need to end the day earlier.
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I would have no problem with that, but we are fairly used to an altitude. My main issue would be getting to ski in the afternoon as your time on the mountain will be really short. Most mountains close @ 4:30.
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Rest the first day. I’ve never been to Denver, but did go to aspen a couple of years ago and remember being really exhausted with even small walks. And fwiw, I grew up in the mountains
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Look at Winter Park.
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How old of kids?
I got altitude sick in Breckinridge as a kid. Flight was delayed, it was snowing on the drive up from Denver, we ended up getting to the house at like 3 am. Then woke up and skied the next day. The night after skiing I was puking and had the worst headache, so I think I didn’t ski the next day. We were coming from sea level to 10,000 feet. I was about 8. I think the rest of our group was ok but I did not tolerate that change in altitude or sleep deprivation at that age.
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