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Cody Marsh
April 29, 2025

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Recognizing the Symptoms of Altitude Sickness in Colorado

Altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness (AMS), happens when your body struggles to adjust to lower oxygen levels at higher elevations. Knowing the signs early can help you take action before symptoms worsen. Our bodies suffer from low oxygen levels, especially a sudden change. Going from sea-level to 10,000ft can cause a big shift how our bodies function.

“Our bodies were not acclimated at all upon arrival. We struggled the first morning and waking up before our hike.”

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Early Symptoms (Can appear within hours of arrival at high altitude)

Headache – Often the first and most common sign.

Difficulty Sleeping – Restless nights or waking up frequently.

Fatigue or Weakness – Feeling unusually tired after light activity.

Loss of Appetite – Not feeling hungry or skipping meals.

Mild Nausea – A general uneasy stomach.

Dizziness or Lightheadedness – Especially when standing up quickly.

These early symptoms are your body’s warning signs. Taking steps now, such as using supplemental oxygen, can prevent them from getting worse..

Going from Sea Level to 10,000ft can be a surpise for anyone.

When Symptoms Get Worse (If left untreated)

01

Persistent or Severe Headaches
Pain that doesn’t go away with rest or medication.

02

Severe Nausea or Vomiting
Can lead to dehydration and further strain on the body.

03

Shortness of Breath at Rest
Difficulty breathing even when not active.

04

Confusion or Difficulty Thinking Clearly
Trouble focusing or making decisions.

These are signs that altitude sickness is advancing and can become dangerous. Severe cases can lead to High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) or High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) — both require immediate medical attention.

Tip: The faster you address symptoms, the sooner you can feel better and avoid serious complications. Supplemental oxygen is one of the fastest and most effective ways to relieve altitude sickness and help your body adjust.

Visiting Colorado’s high country is an incredible experience, but the change in elevation can take even the healthiest travelers by surprise. At higher altitudes, the air contains less oxygen, which means your body has to work harder to deliver it to your muscles, brain, and organs. This is why simple activities can feel more tiring, sleep can be disrupted, and headaches may appear. These reactions are normal — they’re simply your body’s way of adjusting. By understanding how altitude affects you and taking proactive steps, like using supplemental oxygen, you can feel better faster and fully enjoy everything the mountains have to offer.

Combating Altitude with High Altitude Oxygen Concentrators

1: Restores Oxygen Levels at Home
At high elevations, oxygen concentrators deliver a steady flow of oxygen-rich air, helping your body maintain normal blood oxygen saturation and easing symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and dizziness.

2: Speeds Up Recovery - Feel better fast
By giving your muscles, brain, and organs the oxygen they need, concentrators help you recover faster from activity and reduce the time it takes for your body to adjust to altitude.

3: Improves Sleep Quality
Oxygen therapy can reduce nighttime awakenings and improve deep sleep by ensuring your body gets enough oxygen while resting, which is especially important in the first few days at altitude.

4: Delivered to your Door

Easy and Convenient for family's and friends that just want to feel better at the convience of home.

High Altitude Oxygen Concentrator
Power up your family, yourself and friends with this oxygen concentrator which is simple and our sercret to fighting altitude sickness

Effects/Benefits

Helps you feel better within 1 hour of using the concentrator. Eliminate headaches and increase energy.
Breathe easy and feel your best. Say goodbye to symptoms of the altitude. Ask the locals.
Easy to use. Use it before bed, in the morning or after a hike. Use it as you need for everyone in the house.
Flexible options to keep it at your hotel/vacation rental or airbnb 1-10 days

Learn more about our Oxygen Rentals Here

What Our Customers Are Saying

We strive for our oxygen to be highly effective for you and your family

Easy to use

The oxygen machine really helped make my transition to the altitude more successful! It was so easy to use. Highly recommend!!

- Cindy Santoscoy

Sea level to the Mountains

I recently visited the Colorado mountains after living at sea level for the last 6 months. I can’t express how big of a life saver Colorado Mountain Oxygen was! From the customer service to the top notch equipment, I can’t recommend CMO enough. Great Solution to 9000ft

- Luke Benjamin

Game changer

Great personalized service and communication. Oxygen worked great, and made our quick ski trip more manageable and enjoyable. Have struggled with altitude on past trips, this worked great for us.

- Gerise Reaves

Better days at altitude

Incredible service! Very friendly people too. I am from Texas and have a hard time acclimatizing to the high elevation. Oxygen in the mountain has completely changed my ability to ski longer and sleep better while in the mountains.

- Chapman Odom

Service Areas and Delivery Section

We Deliver to:

Breckenridge: Hotels, Vacation homes, Airbnbs and Venues

Frisco: Hotels, Airbnbs, Boutique stays

Silverthorne: Mountain properties, Hotels, Condos, Airbnbs

Dillon: VRBO's, Hotels, Lakeside properties

Keystone: Mountain Lodging, Hotels, Airbnbs

Copper Mountain: On resort lodging, hotels, Vrbos

Delivery Promise

Same day delivery between 8am-8pm. We want to get it to you Fast

Our goal is 2 to 4hr delivery time of booking. Call us directly for fastest relief at (720)-608-1003

Emergency Service: Call (970) 668-3300 for Urgent Altitude Relief Service. This is the Hospitals phone number. If you are feeling serious altitude symptoms you should go here first.

Don't wait till its urgent. Book your Oxygen Rental Now and Start Enjoying Your Mountain Adventure