Latts: I am writing this from my office which sits at just above 9,300 ft above sea level. I' ve been in the Ski Business for over 20 years and have dealt with countless cases of simple altitude sickness and a few cases of the far more dangerous H.A.P.E. and H.A.C.E., which can be fatal. Your age, weight and overall physical condition will determine your suceptibility and then anything you may or may not do when you get to altitude. As C.E. said: Remaining hydrated is the single most important thing you can do. This means drinking enough water before and during your entire stay to make your urine run absolutely clear every time you pee. Since altitude sickness is basically symptoms felt from your body trying to crank up its' metabolism to compensate for reduction of oxygen, keeping the very cells of your body well hydrated can ward off the effects. The rare air in the Colorado high country is also very dry. So here is the synopsis:

1. Drink TONS of water.

2. The aspirin thing is OK, but take it easy. One symptom of altitude sickness is nausea. Aspirin is Salicylic Acid. Use buffered aspirin.

3. Avoid heavy, greasy food if you feel queasy. BeaverJack' s propensity for lard based meals prepared in a greasy dutch oven is OK for flinty ' ol Muleskinners, but not flatlanders.

4. Easy on the alcohol and coffee, both of which are dehydrating. Too much booze also contracts blood vessels, which will raise hell with your brain.

5. Bring along a little Melatonin to help you sleep if you have this difficulty.

6. Pace yourself, rest when you feel tired. After all, you' re not just hunting, you' re on vacation fer cryin' out loud!

I' m sure you' ll be fine. Just listen to your body and act accordingly...and Good Luck!