Snow skiing Experts

If you're not over 12,000 ft, you'll be fine without it.

Thanks PA, looks like we are a little above 8,000

As a non expert skier I recommend not going the week between Christmas and New Years

Just stay hydrated.... no need for the aspirin

I think Vegas Eddie is correct. I have been a few times, going from 600 feet to 8000 ft and have never had an issue. I guess I try to drink a little more water/Bud light. For me, the exertion from skiing all day is such a departure from my normal day-to-day that Alt. Sick doesn't cross my mind. Now being sore from head to toe is a different matter. I am no expert but have skied a fair amount.

Have a great time and remember warm up with some comfortable runs and DO NOT try to ski when you are fatigued. Do NOT try to get in 'one more run' since you don't get out there much....That is when you are most vulnerable to injuries...Stay safe.

The trick is to drink water any chance you get. The problem is remembering to do so. Camelbak's are perfect to drink from while you're on the lift, but just a tip to blow the water back into the blatter after because it will freeze up in the tube pretty quickly.

my wife and I got it pretty bad first day in Breckinridge last time up there. went to an Oxygen bar and was great after that. 100% better. Hope they still have those out there. Going to Keystone for Marci Gras. Humidifier helps also.

Some people are over dramatic about the effects of altitude. You'll be fine.

It's diamox that helps with altitude sickness. Unfortunately, it also makes your beer taste like crap.

Wouldn't say you need to take Asprin, unless you are going to Breckenridge. That place is very high up and gave me altitude sickness for a good 4 days, it was rough. But absolutely stay hydrated you will quickly forget how many Calories you are burning while up there. and once you get dehydrated it would be harder to recover from it if you are not used to the altitude.