Hello,
I love to snowboard with my boyfriend, however I have Cluster Headaches. We typically go to Lutsen Mountains on the Minnesota Canadian border, not very much of an elevation change, at all, but still fun.
We wanted to try Steamboat Springs Colorado instead this year for the incredible views, breathtaking beauty, and amazing slopes. The elevation there though is 7-10,000 feet. They warn against potential altitude sickness, so obviously the change will be noticeable.
The question is, have any of you experienced CH sufferers had any issues or experience with altitude triggering, or aggravating CH.
I know it says altitude can effect CH on the websites about CH, but I need to talk to people with real experience. I don't want to spend a $1000 (a lot of money for me) and plan an amazing week and a half get away only to have to fly back two days later due to thin oxygen making my vacation unbearable.
I will be off cycle when I go, however, I get CHs year round, just not as frequent, or as strong (mostly). I have had no problems flying, however the cabins are pressurized, and atmosphere controlled.
I am able to ride roller coasters, so the motion of snow boarding won't effect me, though standing up to quickly hurts like hell, go figure.
Anyways, anyone with experience with this, if you could let me know, relay any warnings, I'm looking to book this ASAP, but not without some good advice and research first.
Thank you,
Danielle