How do I prepare for elevation in Denver?

Drink Water Before your trip to Denver, and while you are here, drinking plenty of water is the best way to help your body adjust easily to our higher altitude. The low humidity in Colorado keeps the air dry, like the desert, so you need about twice as much water here as you would drink at home closer to sea level.



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For those who live at sea level, it can take some time to adjust to a higher altitude. It's not unheard of for those visiting Denver to experience mild signs of altitude sickness, like headaches. But once you head to the slopes or hike up a high mountain, the chances of trouble increase.

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Denver is located in the Rocky Mountains, and this can cause turbulence. The wind constantly blows in different directions in the mountains, and this can cause the air to become chaotic. The air also moves much faster in the mountains than it does in other places, which can make the turbulence even worse.

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