{"id":2770,"date":"2022-10-13T13:36:08","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T13:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/?p=2770"},"modified":"2023-12-21T16:46:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T16:46:54","slug":"5-ways-to-reduce-the-effects-of-high-altitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-reduce-the-effects-of-high-altitude\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Reduce the Effects of High Altitude"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/high-altitude-hero.jpg\" alt=\"effects of high altitude\" class=\"wp-image-2771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/high-altitude-hero.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/high-altitude-hero-340x220.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/high-altitude-hero-768x497.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Skiing and snowboarding the world\u2019s best slopes means some serious exposure to high altitudes. And while that\u2019s great news for the quality of your ride, it\u2019s not always great news for your body. Read more about the easy ways to reduce the effects of high altitude.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Reduce the Effects of High Altitude\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Get Some Sleep&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overexertion with a lack of sleep will make you more prone to high-altitude sickness. So, be sure to get a good night\u2019s rest before heading up the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Watch What You&#8217;re Consuming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol and\/or overeating can exacerbate the effects of high altitude. High elevation means lower humidity, too, which can lead to dehydration. So, it\u2019s best to drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids and eat light snacks while on the mountain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Wear Sunscreen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With less atmosphere between you and the sun at high altitudes, it\u2019s important to apply sunscreen and continue to reapply it throughout the day. The ski uniform does typically require the majority of your body to be covered, but any exposed skin should be covered with sunscreen. The sunlight can also burn your eyes. So, be sure to keep goggles or sunglasses on when outside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Start Slow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any new environment, your body needs some time to get acclimated. So, don\u2019t go crazy on your first day! Take your time and allow your body to adjust.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Prevent High-Altitude Injuries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High altitude also means less oxygen. This means your muscles can tire out much faster than you may be used to. It\u2019s important to listen to your body and stop skiing or snowboarding when your body is telling you to. Overexerting yourself can lead to serious injury.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hatom-extra\" style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden;\"><span class=\"updated\"> December 21st, 2023<\/span><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skiing and snowboarding the world\u2019s best slopes means some serious exposure to high altitudes. And while that\u2019s great news for the quality of your ride, it\u2019s not always great news for your body. Read more about the easy ways to reduce the effects of high altitude.\u00a0 How To Reduce the Effects of High Altitude\u00a0 1&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":2771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,335],"tags":[294],"class_list":["post-2770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ski-tips","category-tips","tag-high-altitude"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2770","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2770"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2770\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2773,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2770\/revisions\/2773"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}