Now Is Not the Time to Be Freda Heights

On Elevation Sickness, How to Acclimate to Higher Altitudes, & Preparing for the Injustices of 14,000 Feet

Oct 30, 2024

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Scenic view of a forested mountainside with patches of golden autumn foliage scattered among evergreen trees. The handwritten text 'Field Notes, Altitude Edition' overlays the image at the top, evoking a sense of exploration and adventure in high-altitude terrain. The bright, clear sky highlights the natural beauty and rugged terrain of the landscape.

To be frank, the highest point in Florida right now is the laundry pile in my bedroom closet. Living just below sea level doesn’t exactly make me the poster child for altitude expertise. My home state of Michigan is mainly flat, too, so no - I didn't grow up training for the thin-air trials of mountain life.

Despite this, the siren call of rugged peaks a…

Now Is Not the Time to Be Freda Heights

On Elevation Sickness, How to Acclimate to Higher Altitudes, & Preparing for the Injustices of 14,000 Feet

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