Jeeperrick
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Green Bay,WI
I would love to do Moab, Rubicon, and other places, but here is the problem. in 2003 I towed my CJ-7 from Green Bay to Colorado Springs. My sister at the time lived in the Springs so we thought we'd visit for a few days then head off to Ouray and other areas of Colorado. I knew it was going to be higher elevation so I geared up for it by not drinking soda or alcohol,lots of water, etc. I ended up with elevation sickness so bad I spent one night in the hospital, 3 days sick in a motel, finally bought a one way ticket home and flew back to Green Bay. My brother-in-law drove my truck and trailer back to Gbay and I paid his way, plus a flight back which really turned into an expensive vacation. Now I just dream of mountains and am afraid to try it again. How do you guys combat this? My doctor told me it might have been a one time fluke and to exercise, eat healthy months in advance and to try it again. I've read of people dying of this and don't want to check out quite yet. I'd like to shoot for Moab on oh-ten! Whats your thoughts on this?