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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think if you have active kids they will be fine with the altitude.

2 years ago I took my then 4 and 9 year olds to Colorado for a 4 day backpacking trip at about 8500 feet and they were fine.  They were carrying light bags and we only averaged about 4 miles a day so it wasn't super challenging as far as back-packing goes but they had no trouble with the elevation but both kids are pretty active.

I on the other hand struggled a bit but I was carrying a 40 pound pack and am not in as good of shape as my kids at this point.[/quote]

How you deal with altitude has little to do with how active or fit you are.  While being fit will definitely help, there are some people (and not just a few) who just have a hard time with altitude.[/quote]

Nonsense - while it is true that very fit people can have altitude sickness being fit is a corollary of the same issue that people have at altitude.  It is all about the bloodstreams absorption rate of oxygen and one of the main advantages fit people have is they better absorb oxygen.  Which is a huge benefit at higher altitudes.  Even fit people of course will still have to make an adjustment but it will be a much less significant one and unnoticeable for many.  But don't take my word for it - google it and you'll find lots of articles.

I think if you are going to Machu Picchu and just taking the bus up to walk around you will be fine if you are reasonably fit.

If you are going and planning to hike in it will probably be a good idea to spend a couple of days adjusting first before hitting the trail but most fit people will be fine.[/quote]

You have no clue what you are talking about. [/quote]

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