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Summit
Categories: Summit County Information
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Altitude Sickness - Summit County Altitude Sickness
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Useful Information Summit County and surrounding area: 970.453.1090 |
| Elevation - Rare Air and You | top |
Our elevation ranges from less than 7,000 feet above sea level to more than 14,000 feet above sea level, with dry, cool air and considerably less oxygen than lower elevations. Be aware that your body will go through physiological changes when you visit Summit County. Shortness of breath, headaches, nausea, loss of appetite and insomnia are common symptoms of High Altitude Sickness and should disappear within the first few days of your stay. If these symtptoms persist, seek medical advice.
There are ways to prepare for the high altitude that will help with the adjustment:
*Drink three to four times more water than usual
*Reduce consumption of alcohol, caffeine and salty foods.
*Get plenty of rest and don’t over-exert yourself.
*Wear sunscreen and sunglasses or goggles with UV protection, even on cloudy or snowy days.
*Eat foods higher in carbohydrates.
*Dress in layers - seek new outdoor fabrics that repel maisture and retain heat.
| Local Medical Facilities | top |
Emergency Room: Summit Medical Center, Frisco, 970.668.3300
Breckenridge Medical Center:970.453.1010
Colorado Mountain Medical, Copper Mountain: 970.968.2330
High Country Health Care:
Breckenridge, 970.547.4519
Dillon, 970.468.1003
Frisco, 970.668.5584
Keystone, 970.468.1440
Summit Family Physicans: Frisco Medical Center, 970.668.3003;
Alcoholic Anonymous: 970.468.8100
Blue River Community Counseling Center: 970.547.8145
Colorado West Mental Health: 970.668.3478
| Vital Phone Numbers | top |
Emergencies 911
Summit County Dispatch:970.668.8600 (all law enforcement agencies and fire)
Colorado State Patrol: 970.668.3133
Summit County Info Line (24-hour talking directory): 970.453.3530
Summit County Sheriff’s Office: 970.453.2232
U.S. Forest Service: 970-668-5400
| Airports | top |
Colorado Springs: 1.719.550.1972
Denver International (DIA): 1.800.247.2336
Eagle Vail Airport: 970.524.9490
| Chamber of Commerce | top |
Breckenridge Resort Chamber: 970.453.6018,www.gobreck.com
Copper Mountain Resort Chamber: 970.968.6477, www.copperchamber.com
Summit County Chamber: 970.668.2051 www.summitchamber.org
| Information Centers | top |
Breckenridge: Riverwalk, 970.453.3187
Daniel’s Cabin, 970.668.6018
Copper Mountain: 970-968-6477
Dillon / Silvethorne Info Center: 970.262.0817
Frisco Info Center: 970.668.2051
| Town Governments | top |
Summit County Government: 970.453.2561 www.co.summit.co.us
Town of Breckenridge: 970.453.2251 www.townofbreckenridge.com
Town of Dillon: 970.262.3400 www.ci.dillon.co.us
Town of Frisco: 970.688.5276 www.townoffrisco.com
Town of Silverthorne: 970.262.7300 www.silverthorne.org
| Transportation | top |
Breckenridge Circulator: 970.547.3140
Breckenridge Free Shuttle: 970.453.5000 (Breckenridge Ski Resort shuttle)
Denver Mountain Express (DIA and doentown Denver to Summit County): 877.933.4362
Greyhound Bus: 970.668.8917
Keystone Transportation: 970.496.4200
Resort Express (DIA to Summit County shuttle): 800.334.7433 or 970.468.7600
Summit Stage: 970.668.0999
Vail Express: 970.496.VAIL (8245)
| Skiers Responsibility Code | top |
*Always stay in control.
*People ahead of you have the right of way.
*Stop in a safe place for you and others. Never stop below a ridge, roller or jump where you may not be visible to skiers/riders uphill.
*Whenever starting downhill or merging, look uphill and yield.
*Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
*Observe signs and warnings and keep off closed trails.
*Know how to use the lifts safely.
All information is subject to change and should be independently verified.
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