Carter have a safe last ride on the HD. Can't say enough about the water thing, you told Paul (Techsledder) and I this last year and it worked wonders. I think Paul drank more water the month before going out and while out there than he drinks in a year......or you could go the Pat's route and hydrate on Pepsi. That worked great didn't Pat.
Carter have a safe last ride on the HD. Can't say enough about the water thing, you told Paul (Techsledder) and I this last year and it worked wonders. I think Paul drank more water the month before going out and while out there than he drinks in a year......or you could go the Pat's route and hydrate on Pepsi. That worked great didn't Pat.
HAHAHAA you funny guy!!lol.....yep the Pepsi and coffee diet does not work!!!huge cramps at dinner!!!!!I still use the stretch you showed me!!!!!!as for me its water and bananas!!!
Last edited by Firecatguy; 10-08-2010 at 09:19 PM.
My friend is a pilot, who has had some probs with ??hypoxia?? And basically told me to drink a half gallon of water for 2 weeks b4 I go out, ya think it's a good idea or is that overkill
Your pilot friend is right on. Or this way, drink water till you pee clear. You guys gotta understand how much you actually work at this vacation. Your body is in a full sweat all day. That translates to how much fluid loss? Got to have the fluid. Next thing is the headaches, the fluid loss causes headaches, actually a dehydration at altitude headache.. do the water and the thing goes away. So, headache, do the water, spots, do the water, altitude, do the water, or pee clear....
Actually, with all the fun I had from last October through May with fluid build up and other assorted issues due to the heart surgery, I sure learned a lot about the body and fluids. Basically, a healthy body will self regulate fluids, so drinking a lot of water in advance of going out west is only going to make you have to pee a ton here in the flatlands.
The best thing you can do in advance of going out west is cardio exercise. Hit the treadmill, elliptical, stairmaster, what ever, but get that heart rate up and keep it up for at least 30 minutes a day. This should be started months before going out west, not weeks.
Once out there, then drink tons of fluids. You really cannot over do it. Somewhere on the order of 5-6 liters a day is a good starting point, but more can be needed by some. Drink mainly water, but sports drinks are good too as they replenish your electrolytes. Another one that is good, but can be hard to follow while on vacation is to avoid alcohol and caffeine as both will dehydrate you.
Carter is right on with the pee color. Clear is good, the darker the yellow, the worse off you are.
Folks might want to read up on AMS. Not trying to scare anyone off, but it's all good knowledge to have on hand so that you can differentiate between a mild case of AMS and severe case.
Cardio....for sure!!!!if you never been to the Mts you will be shocked at how you cant breath!!!!!
the biggest reason i quite smoking ciggs is I was at 10,000ft and was having tuff time getting my breath...I went home a quite smoking!!!!!!still cant breath at 10,000 hahahha
I will add this.....We took a guy with us few years back to Tog and Dave was in great shape!!body builder,roofer and 25 years old!!!!!!the only time I ever seen some one get mountain sickness he turned pure white half way thru the day and if it wasn't for Carter noticing it we might be less one friend as he kept going and never said a word, he was to tuff to believe he was getting sick!!!!!!we headed down off the mt and Dave felt better after time at sea level!!!scary stuff
Last edited by Firecatguy; 10-08-2010 at 08:48 AM.
The first time we went to Tog my brother and I were beyond excited, like two kids Christmas morning, x's a billion. We checked in, grabbed all our gear and starting running up the stairs in the lodge to get to our room. Holy crap, we were completly exhausted by the time we got to the top of the stairs! LOL. Digging out all week at that altitude was an eye opener.
Skylar, same here on first time at Tog. Made 3/4 way up steps and had to sit down. I started laughing, thinking this is all I got? By morning I was fine. Pace yourself out there and take breaks. I have taken my young buck employees out there and they fair the worst. Smokers suffer big time. I have had 25 yr. Old smokers cash in early while this 50 yr. Old non smoker rides circle around them. Needless to say that does not make them happy. Hydration and pink lungs is key.
I don't get it!!!!! What about your 63 year old leader. 125 days, 9 hrs. a day and around 6000 miles in a season...... He keeps on ticking..... thanks for the rope and the help Wayne.... LOLOLOLOL
I don't get it!!!!! What about your 63 year old leader. 125 days, 9 hrs. a day and around 6000 miles in a season...... He keeps on ticking..... thanks for the rope and the help Wayne.... LOLOLOLOL
Oh the memories of that! I know that carpetguys are a hardy and very durable bunch kinda like cock roaches. Dontcha know! Lol
Hey Kris Krause, did you hook up with Paul Parker and if so how did it go? Fill me in.... how many trips are planned together? I hope he showed you a picture of that cute kid...
Paul and I got together at the snow show on Friday night! His brother Bill was there as well as Skeedoo from this site. We had great conversation and are looking at early March for possibly riding at Tog. I am waiting for Paula to get back to me after she talks with Jeff G. on some issues, but Dan and I are planning on March 5-12 for a week of riding! We are working out the details on everyone's schedules!
Also ran into Matt B. at the Snow Show. It was good to see him as well.
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" FLASH " just heard the weather report, WOW Sunday we expect 3-6 inches of snow in the Jackson valley and 12 to 16 inches in the mountains. Usually when they forcast its at an elevation number. Like above 8000 ft. Not this time. Its all the mountains. here is hoping it dumps.... More later...
Hey Carter, thanks for the update. I spoke with a buddy out in Grand Lake, Co. the other day and he said the mountain behind his house has at least a 10 inch base starting about mid way up the mountain. Still no snow in the valleys but its a great start!!!!! Keep the updates coming, more like this one and I'm gonna go start the sled and race it up and down my yard and tear up any blade of grass that made it through our drought this year.
I goofed..... heard the weather again and listened this time, LOL 12+ above 10000ft. But ya know they get it wrong all the time.. here's hoping it comes lower. More later...
I goofed..... heard the weather again and listened this time, LOL 12+ above 10000ft. But ya know they get it wrong all the time.. here's hoping it comes lower. More later...
I checked the webcam at Togwotee and its too dark yet. Brooks Lake Lodge looks like 5in. Got 2in on my yard in Jackson. Teton pass slick and can't tell how much... If brooks got 5 so did Togwotee pass. I'll post more when I can see....
Looks like a nice wet snow. Hopefully it bonded well to the ground and sticks around for the season and there will not be a weak layer at the surface all season like the past two years.
Yes, John, it is wet. Just talked with Derek, he drives to the lodge from Doubois and his report is 10 + at the pass. Blowing and drifting and wet. My fingers are tingling.....
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