Post by jeffb on Jun 27, 2018 21:02:56 GMT -8
Hello -
Day hike 5-6 times a week in hilly terrain (SoCal) - top elevation about 1500-2000 ft. 55 yo, 6'1 230 but in good hiking shape. Do 15-30 miles on weekends and 3-5mi per hikes during weekdays.
so anyway...
Over the last several years, I have trouble sleeping at higher altitudes. Like 6000-8000 ft. Fall asleep no problem, but wake up many, many times a night needing to catch breath. Not gasping or anything, just like not getting enough oxygen.
In the past, after 2-3 evenings, it would gradually get better. The past couple years, it's the same on day 1 as on day 4. Very frustrating as I'm exhausted the entire trip and hiking really suffers.
Is there anything I can do short term? Have Lake Tahoe trip coming 6/30-7/7 and want to really take advantage of all the trails.
Long term I'm in process of getting sleep study done, although at home I have no issues sleeping.
ANY guidance would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Day hike 5-6 times a week in hilly terrain (SoCal) - top elevation about 1500-2000 ft. 55 yo, 6'1 230 but in good hiking shape. Do 15-30 miles on weekends and 3-5mi per hikes during weekdays.
so anyway...
Over the last several years, I have trouble sleeping at higher altitudes. Like 6000-8000 ft. Fall asleep no problem, but wake up many, many times a night needing to catch breath. Not gasping or anything, just like not getting enough oxygen.
In the past, after 2-3 evenings, it would gradually get better. The past couple years, it's the same on day 1 as on day 4. Very frustrating as I'm exhausted the entire trip and hiking really suffers.
Is there anything I can do short term? Have Lake Tahoe trip coming 6/30-7/7 and want to really take advantage of all the trails.
Long term I'm in process of getting sleep study done, although at home I have no issues sleeping.
ANY guidance would be appreciated.
Thank you!
