Altitude sickness in Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek Village sits at about 8,100 feet, and the lifts rise to more than 11,000 feet. At this height each breath carries about 30% less oxygen than at sea level. Altitude sickness can affect anyone, whatever their age or fitness, and it usually shows up in the first three days.

What visitors notice

• Headache, often on the first evening
• Nausea or a poor appetite
• Shortness of breath on stairs or walks
• Trouble sleeping
• Feeling unusually tired or dizzy

Tips for your first days in Beaver Creek

• Take your first day easy
• Drink plenty of water
• Go light on alcohol the first night
• Wear sunscreen, since the sun is stronger up high
• Get a good night's sleep

Many Beaver Creek guests fly into Eagle County or Denver and are in the village that same day. A slower first afternoon, plenty of water and a good night's sleep go a long way.

Recreational oxygen in Beaver Creek

Many visitors choose to breathe recreational oxygen during their stay: on arrival, while they sleep and before and after skiing or hiking. We deliver in-home and portable concentrators to your Beaver Creek lodging, with no prescription needed.

Talk to a doctor about any medical questions before your trip, and get medical help if you feel seriously unwell. Peak Oxygen is not a medical provider.