Altitude sickness in Denver

How concerned should I be about it? I'm planning a trip for May to see the Mets play the Rockies. Is there a way to reduce the possibility of getting sick? Suggestions?

 

Don't get seats in the nosebleed section.

Seriously, unless you plan a lot of walking or running, you shouldn't even notice.

 

Unless you go to the mountains you'll barely be able to tell the difference... If you're older, or really out of shape you might notice it a little bit, but I've always thought they make way too big a deal out of being at 5280 feet...

 

Bring mommy along to hold your hand.

 

Might do some walking for sure. The hotel I'm looking at is about a mile from Coors Field. That's about a 20-minute walk. And that's why I'm worried. I bike to work everyday, but obviously walking a mile in the higher altitude is different. I think Vegas is a half mile above sea level and the first time I went there I had some pretty bad headaches for a couple of days.

 

I don't think that'll work. She's afraid of heights.

 

Nothing to worry about. My 87-year-old mother was there to visit a friend in June and had no problems.
If an old lady with heart and circulation problems can survive, I think you might be OK.

 

It was either the altitude or the shot of everclear you did off that stripper.

One of those things definitely gave you a headache.

 

Hey, I get headaches in Vegas, too. I think it's from losing big at blackjack, though.

 

Agreed, Ace

 

Was she afraid of heights?

 

You'll have no problem unless you stop for a beer at every bar inbetween.