Could it be dangerous to go to Denver, Colorado for some people since the air is really thin there?

Answer 1

I don't think so. I lived in Salt Lake City which at it's lowest is about 4,200 ft. I spent alot of time in Park City Ut. which is around 6,000 ft. Never had a problem. My grandmother had emphasima (spelled wrong) and the dr. said she would be able to breath easier at a lower elevation. If your in good health you should have no problems

Answer 2

Sometimes, some people are inclined to feel some altitude uncomfortableness whether it be light-headed, headache, nauseaous...or short-winded when they walk (especially if they smoke) although Denver is only 5,280 feet, that can seem like an incredible high altitude for those accustomed to living at sea level.

For most people though, the process of acclimating to the new environment is short run..a few days.

Also, It's a gradual climb to Denver. if you're coming in from the East...its not like driving up a steep hill of a mountain.

Ask you doctor before you go, what things you can do to alleviate any altitude sickness problems that may occur.

Answer 3

If you have any medical conditions, check with your doctor. This isn't medical advice.

Unless you have some kind of medical condition, I'm inclined to say no. Some people have to catch their breath more often for the first week or two. If you're coming from out East, your biggest problem will not be the altitude, it will be dehydration.

Various tips: Be ware of dizziness and nausea. Drink lots of water. The radiation from the sun is more potent up here, so bring ample amounts of sunscreen. Alcohol will effect you a lot more up here, so pace yourself if you plan on doing some drinking.

Of course, if you have any medical conditions, speak with your doctor.

Answer 4

We went to Denver for a day but we went by car and so I think we adapted to the height as climbed the road. I never heard of anyone dying just because they went to Denver.

Answer 5

Yes, very dangorous. You'll suffocate immediately. I live in Colarado at 5000 feet elevation (same as Denver). This summer I went on a hike to a 14200 foot high mountain - oh sorry I didn't know I was dead now...

Answer 6

some people DO experience "altitude sickness". Is it dangerous? It can certainly put you out of your game for a few hours or a few days. That's why a lot of sport teams are at a disadvantage when they go there.

For sure you have to take it easy for a couple of days if you're not used to it.

Answer 7

moved here to metro Denver from New Jersey 15 years ago, no ill effects just took about a week to get fully adjusted to the higher altitude

Answer 8

No, not really. It takes a little getting used to, but it's only 5280 feet high. It's only much higher than that - up in the Rockies - that people with lung problems might be physically unsafe.

Answer 9

It is possible for some people to be more susceptible to altitude sickness beginning at heights of 5,000 ft above sea level (Denver, CO- 5,280 ft above sea level):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altitude_sickness


I have friends that visit from Hawaii and they experience symptoms of altitude sickness, but only when we go up to the mountains.

Answer 10

Only if you suffer from a a blood coagulation problem but even then you have actually no problem if you take medication. Some people get dizzy but this is a very common symptom.