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Post by Andrew on Jul 24, 2010 21:11:57 GMT
Hi Stu, this will be my 3rd time out there, I find the altitude is murderous, I did a 1 hour ride on a 7 and I was toast! and a 1 hour ride in Durango on a FRO, I was also toast, I seem to want to drink more water than I can. I find my lips crack real easy out there too  Its going to be mint:) Hi Daves, Got my places to stay booked already, but if there is space Friday, will see if I can cancel. Andrew |
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Post by FF on Jul 26, 2010 9:54:45 GMT
I agree. I've been twice and found adapting to the altitude takes a few days. It's not easy for me. Doesn't necessarily equate to fitness level either, some folk just find it easier. Hope you are one of those Stu ! If I could make a suggestion seriously though .. you guys have to hit the ground running, whereas I will have been there a week, trying to get used to it. I think we need 2-3 litres of water a day (if you don't drink that much already) and suggest you look into a course of junior aspirin prior to the flight - you 'll find recommendations on this on the anti-DVT web pages. I have found these two simple things have helped me a lot under similar circumstances. If you've not tried it, might be worth a go ? You'll both be in better shape than me on a bike anyway  Been raining in Durango and about 23 degrees. Can't wait ... Fred |
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Post by daves on Jul 28, 2010 3:54:01 GMT
Kinger, glad to hear you are coming! Best advice is to allow a day or 2 at 5,000 ft. elevation (Denver, Golden) before rushing up to the higher mountain elevations. Then, plenty of water. Humidity is 12-18% and will dry you out. No mold here.
Limit beer intake to 3 liters first day.
PM me with travel details.
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Post by FF on Jul 29, 2010 7:48:09 GMT
Jamie,
just re-read the first post of this thread .. are you still going ?
Fred
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Post by yetipete on Aug 3, 2010 3:50:27 GMT
Hello All
Yeti fan newbie here. I have had an ARC for quite a while and we just got a new/used AS-X for my son. We are signed up for the meet and are looking forward to it, driving out from Michigan and going to Moab first.
Pete
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Post by Andrew on Aug 4, 2010 17:17:34 GMT
Hey Pete, I'm sure its going to be AMAZING!
Come say hello if you can find me amongst the 250 other people there!
I'll be the one on the YETI.
Andrew
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Post by daves on Aug 5, 2010 2:40:03 GMT
Newbie, driving from Michigan , Moab first. Not going to be a newbie long. Pete, come by the Jayco in Durango and show me the slickrock elbow bacon.
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Post by yetipete on Aug 6, 2010 14:00:35 GMT
Hey thanks for the feed back, we leave tomorrow morning (taking the long, northern route via U.P. -- have to drop off stuff at MI Tech.) Been thinking about bring those hockey elbow pads.
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Post by fatblokefromwarwic on Aug 29, 2010 11:14:32 GMT
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