Fearing altitude sickness?

That’s a fair thing to be aware of while you are in the high country. When in Breckenridge, it’s important to notice how you are feeling so that you can act accordingly.

Remember, when in doubt, go down in elevation and hydrate. Especially if you’re on the mountain, it’s vital to notice your symptoms (and your children’s symptoms).

If you’re wondering if there’s any way to prep for high elevation, there is.

If you’re flying, drink loads of water the night before your flight, and when you land.
Try to avoid alcohol and caffeine, even at the airport. They dehydrate you even further.
If you’re driving, you will be accustomed easier because of the gradual increase in elevation, but still drink loads of water. More bathroom breaks, I know.
Consider spending a night in Denver, you can wake up feeling refreshed and drive to Breckenridge in the morning.
Consider throwing some electrolyte tablets in your water bottle. Buy these beforehand, as things in Breckenridge sell out quickly.

If you’re spending time with us at Wedgewood Lodge, and you’re feeling altitude sick, we can make suggestions on best liquid IV places in the area. If you feel like you need medical attention, there are a few places you can go.

A quick walk or drive, closes early:

St. Anthony Breckenridge Mountain Clinic

555 S Park Ave, Breckenridge, CO 80424, United States

(970) 453-1010

A full hospital, 10–15 minute drive:

Centura St. Anthony Summit Hospital

340 Peak One Dr, Breckenridge, CO 80424, United States

(970) 668 3300

If you’re on the mountain, feel free to stop into any ski patrol hut that you see on Breck’s map. Ski patrol huts are indicated by the red box with a white cross. They can give you the best advice of what to do if you’re experience altitude sickness.

As always, happy trails!

Winter 2010.

From aerial imagery, you can see the vast expanse of the White River National Forest. Can you point out Breckenridge and Copper Mountain?

A modern touch.

At Wedgewood Lodge, we want to give you a distinctive look into the past history of Breckenridge. Each photo in your historical gallery is unique to your stay and took countless hours to curate. There are stories to tell about Breckenridge and Summit County today as well, and the following photos have been shot by Julia Anna Moore.

Summer 2020.

In the midst of the pandemic, historic wildfires hit the state of Colorado. Most of my photos during my short walk on Boreas Pass had a hazy red undertone, representative of how my lungs felt even just going a short distance. The air quality was terrible, I’m surprised you could even see these mountains at all.

Duo of the Colorado Rockies framed by Evergreens. You can see the haziness as these photos were taken during the historic 2020 wildfires.

More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.

Summer 2022.

Storms in Summit County roll in like clock work during the summertime, so you better do all your fun outdoor activities before lunch. Sometimes the rain blows over quickly, sometimes it lasts until sunset, creating a beautiful pattern in the sky.

The sun sets in July after a thunderstorm kissing Bald Mountain with alpenglow.

The mountains below are some of the same mountains you saw in some of my above photos from the 2020 wildfires. Notice the clarity in the air as the sun sets, lighting the mountains up with alpenglow. 2022 was a very wet year, a large contrast from the year of COVID-19.

A panoramic view of the White River National Forest.

Autumn 2022.

A small snowstorm turned the peaks white in September, and I ran out of my front door to get the clouds leaving the mountains as the sky cleared. The excitement of ski season set in. The right photo was taken on Lake Dillon from a small boat the next day.

The first snowfall in September, the aspens in the mountains already ready to drop their leaves for wintertime.

Winter 2022.

The picturesque Hoosier Pass in dark greens and grays as snow falls, creating yet another perfect powder day for Summit County. Be careful if you are attempting to drive over this pass in bad weather, or consider delaying travel.

A hazy snowstorm blows over the mountains, creating the atmosphere of cozying up at home with a cup of tea.

Winter 2023.

A fluffy snow had fallen all day, and as the sky cleared up in time for sunset. The alpenglow lit up the mountains before the sun sank behind the mountains creating a hazy blanket of darkness over White River National Forest.

Loveland Pass is the perfect place to take in the view, just be sure that you have 4WD if it’s been snowing and park off the road in the parking lot.

A hazy sunset paints over Loveland Pass

Strings of alpenglow touch the Pali Lift and the Continental Divide at Arapahoe Basin. The alpenglow eventually disappears and the blanket of darkness settles.

During the storm you see below in Summit, conditions were windy, rough, and cold. While most people chose to stay in, I ran up the mountain with my camera.

Strings of alpenglow touch the Pali Lift and the Continental Divide at Arapahoe Basin. The alpenglow eventually disappears and the blanket of darkness settles.

Want to take a piece of Summit County home with you? We will ship any of the prints from Julia’s gallery straight to your house. We offer different sizes and framing options. Reach out here.

Mail not working? Try this → solivagantjules [at] gmail.com

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535 Four O’Clock Road, Breckenridge, CO, 80424
(970) 453–1800
Booking: reservations[at]wedgewoodlodge.com
Business: askinner[at]wedgewoodlodge.com

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