FAQ's
As we get your questions – we will post them – send questions to kklennon@comcast.net.
I have heard that I might get altitude sickness, should I be worried?
Well, while this is possible if you live at sea level and come to our high altitude environment, but there are ways to avoid this:
- Drink plenty of WATER two weeks prior to coming to the state.
- When you arrive, be sure to drink more and more water. Hydration is key!
- While we have beautiful trails for which you should explore - please refrain from doing this for a few days until your body has acclimated.
- We bolded and capitalized the word WATER for a reason. You need to drink WATER. Not soda pop, not tea, not coffee, not alcohol. While you can drink all of these things, they are not the same as WATER – these drinks will dehydrate, not hydrate your body and your blood. Water hydrates your body.
- Be aware that if you do drink alcohol, that the effects of this are not the same as they would be at sea level Trust me when I tell you – it goes to your brain a lot faster! A LOT. Think of this as a way to save money!
- Did I mention that you need to drink WATER?
I am not saying this to scare you – there is nothing to be afraid of; you just need to be sensible in your actions. And if you do get Altitude sickness – it is treatable and Keystone has great medical facilities if need be.
What is the weather going to be like?
There is an old saying here in Colorado – “Wait 15 minutes and the weather will change”. And it is so true. It can be 85 degrees (29.44 C) during the day – 55 degrees (12.78 C) at night and you will have had sunshine, rain showers and more sunshine, then snow and then sunshine. And yes it happens! And yes, it does snow when the sun is out – goes against everything I learned in science class -so why am I telling you this?
Be prepared for anything. Now it is NOT likely that you will need your snow boots in June / July, but it might snow – it will most likely melt before it hits the ground but it might – bring a jacket, not a parka, but a nice light weight jacket. Temperature fluctuation alone will cause you to need one. Plan to bring an umbrella. It is more likely to rain than snow but we have already arranged for nothing but sunshine for any of the outdoor activities that we have planned for you. You will also want to bring sunscreen and bring sun glasses and even a hat– you are closer to the sun so you will burn quicker that you would at other altitudes. Be prepared.
Is there a recommended RV park?
RV Park for Parade '09
Tiger Run Resort
85 Tiger Run Road
Breckenridge CO 80424
Is there a shuttle service from the airport to Keystone?
Yes, Colorado Mountain Express offers shuttle services from both DIA and Eagle County airports, and has group rates available.
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