February 5, 2018 - Altitude Sickness in Breckenridge and 25 Great Valentine's Gifts for the Vegan in Your Life From Long Island & Online

Tanya's Daily Scoop
Covering the West Coast & the World
CURRENTLY TRAVELING IN: BRECKENRIDGE

Coping with Altitude Sickness

Hi guys! It's meeee and I'm actually writing to you from bed (which is so unlike me). 

I'm propped up and watching the snowfall - wishing that I were out there playing in it and frolicking down the slopes on my skis.
But I'm trying my best to be a good little patient and allow myself for a full recovery from ALTITUDE SICKNESS.

Knowing me - which you should by now...
You know that I don't get sick, I don't fall under the weather.   Not even the common cold is common for me.   
Ask me the last time I was ill and I don't think I could even give you an answer - it was so long ago that I can't even remember!

I'm a very healthy and hearty gal with a soul that just doesn't let up or give in no matter what the circumstances.

I could be in a room full of sickies and I won't catch a thing. I attribute all of my wonder powers to my lifestyle, diet, etc... But that in itself in another story (or book).

And yet here I was completely bed ridden and moaning as of Saturday night!     What gives???

ALTITUDE SICKNESS

Don't die of altitude sickness.

Every year, people die of altitude sickness. All of these deaths are preventable. If you are travelling above 2500m (8000ft), read this information and tell your companions about it - it could save your life.

What is altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness has three forms. Mild altitude sickness is called acute mountain sickness (AMS) and is quite similar to a hangover - it causes headache, nausea, and fatigue. This is very common: some people are only slightly affected, others feel awful. However, if you have AMS, you should take this as a warning sign that you are at risk of the serious forms of altitude sickness: HAPE and HACE. Both HAPE and HACE can be fatal within hours. Credit: Altitude.org

Symptoms

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea and abdominal pain
Excessive flatulation
Fatigue and weakness
Shortness of breath
Problems with sleep
Loss of appetite

AND WITHOUT GETTING INTO THE GORY DETAILS LET'S JUST SAY THAT I PRETTY MUCH HAD (almost - all except for one) ALL THE BASES COVERED ON THE SYMPTOMS! 

Who Gets It?

Anyone can develop altitude sickness, no matter how fit, young, or healthy they are -- even Olympic athletes can get it. In fact, being physically active at a high elevation makes you more likely to get it.

Prevention

The best way you can lower your chance of getting altitude sickness is through acclimatization. That means you let your body slowly get used to the changes in air pressure as you travel to higher elevations.

Luckily AMS symptoms usually resolve within 24 to 72 hours of acclimatization. 

Which I was so good about doing in Peru.

When in Peru...

Almost 14,000 feet in elevation (c)travelincousins.com

So of course you realize that after finally waking up where I was comfortable enough to move around yesterday I wanted to go out and get on the slopes! 

Time to get out there (c)travelincousins.com

Ready to go (c)travelincousins.com

My newest new pair of skis and new bindings (c)travelincousins.com

Dave and Dominic (c)travelincousins.com

​Sure it might not have been the smartest move - since I was still barely able to stand and walk around all that well. But I did. And standing in line for the lifts didn't help me. 

Getting into my skis for the first time (c)travelincousins.com

And away we go (c)travelincousins.com

However although I said I would just be cruising out there, once I hit the slopes it actually made me start to feel better!

I love it out here! (c)travelincousins.com

Got our Epic pics

Epic is the way to go!

Dave was good about "watching" me and making sure that I stayed hydrated (which I was clearly not on Saturday).

Hydration break (c)travelincousins.com

The Express Superchair at Breckenridge Ski Resort is the highest high-speed quad chairlift in the world. The lift begins at 11,901 feet and ends at 12,840 feet.

Breckenridge Ski Resort occupies the east faces of Peaks 6-10. The summits of Peak 6 and Peak 8 are both accessible by chairlift. The Kensho SuperChair on Peak 6 terminates at a crest in a ridge 300 feet below the summit, while the Imperial Express SuperChair stops at 12,840 feet, 158 feet below the summit of Peak 8. Which is at 12,998 feet in altitude.

After having much fun on the slopes, we made it back to our suite to watch the Super Bowl and to hope that the Patriots did not win. I may love New England - but I don't like any of their sports teams!!

So as you know I was stoked that the Eagles took the win. Actually the feeling must've been quite mutual throughout our resort as well as the village down below. There were hoots and hollas. Screams and cheers all night long here in Breckenridge! You'd think we were in Philly!

On Main st. in the village (c)travelincousins.com

Dave's last night here (c)travelincousins.com

Dave had an morning flight and had to get down to Denver this morning. 
The original plan was that I was going to drive him and while down in Denver that the kids and I would finally go to the Denver Mint.

Well... guess what, I wasn't feeling all too great yet again last night - NOTHING and I do mean NOTHING like the night before, but I was still exhausted and still had some signs of the Altitude Sickness. So we booked Dave a shuttle and I opted to stay in...which can be torture for me.

But anyhow I'm gonna enjoy the amenities at the resort and maybe go down to the village.

I'll catch you guys back here tomorrow when I am hopefully 100%.
-T

Elisa's Daily Scoop
Covering Long Island & NYC Boroughs
​CURRENTLY ON LONG ISLAND

25 Great Valentine's Gifts for the Vegan from L.I. & Online

Happy Monday Guys!!

Well, even though I'm not a football gal, I couldn't help but watch the game. And although I don't get a great deal of what is going on specifically, it was a terribly exciting game!

Congrats Philadelphia Eagles!!
Final Score 41 Eagles - 33 Patriots

I thoroughly enjoyed the opening ceremony and thought Pink did a wonderful job singing the National Anthem!  Did you know, she had the flu? That just shows what an amazing voice she has and the consummate professional!

​Here is a clip of her stellar performance:

But, my absolute favorite commercial of all was one for the NFL featuring a parody of "Dirty Dancing!"
How hysterical is this???

Moving on - The beginning of this week is quite different than the start of last week.  Both kids got off to school this morning, nice and healthy.  That allows for mommy to do all the fun stuff today - cleaning, laundry, food shopping.  Just livin' the life!
 
Today, I am so happy to present my newest weekly feature on Elisa's Long Island and Travelin' 25:

​25 Valentine Gifts for the Vegan on Long Island and Online.  

​I hope this gives you some great ideas for the vegan in your life or for yourself!

Poor Tanya!!! She was not well at all the past few days dealing with Altitude Sickness.  Catch up on her column.

Well, my dear ones, I'm outta here for today!

-E
xoxo