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I didn't, but by the time I visited Machu Picchu I had already spent a couple of weeks at altitude, including climbing a 6,000 m summit. Altitude sickness is a
by toomanybeersies 6y ago
I didn't, but by the time I visited Machu Picchu I had already spent a couple of weeks at altitude, including climbing a 6,000 m summit.
Altitude sickness is a weird one, I'm a smoker and don't exercise, yet I was affected less than my friends who were all non-smokers and exercise regularly.
- VVertigo 6y agoThat is pretty common: smokers are already acclimatized to low oxygen, so they cope well with the altitude. Not that I would suggest taking up smoking to go on a mountain hike.