Tips on preparing for visiting a higher altitude location

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Hello, adventurous travelers! Planning a trip to higher altitudes can be thrilling, but it’s essential to prepare your body for the change. If you’re heading to Santa Fe, New Mexico, at 7,200 feet, consider strategies to minimize altitude sickness. You have a year to acclimate, so let’s explore tips for easing your transition. Whether you fly into Albuquerque or drive to Santa Fe, gradual elevation changes can help. Plus, managing your sleep apnea and understanding your vertigo will ensure a more enjoyable experience.

Hello all travelers!

I am in the beginning stages of planning a week long trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico USA ( 7,200' above sea level ) for the summer of '27.

I have done some traveling in my life, but in thinking it over, all has been in low sea level areas. I am born and raised in Wisconsin USA ( 617' above' sea level ) and have been reading on high altitude illness and reactions that may occur. I also have sleep apnea with a cpap device that I can bring with. I also have been diagnosed with vertigo, but it is not a constant thing.

Since I have a year to prepare, is there anything I can start doing now, to get my body in a position that can help me lessen the effects of higher altitude?

I was thinking of flying into Albuquerque, New Mexico, as it would be a 20 plus drive. Or would driving there have the benefit of gradually "getting used to" the higher altitude?

I have no intentions of hiking or climbing in the trails.

Thank you!

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