ALTITUDE

"Altitude Sickness", also know as "Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)" tends to affect people traveling to areas above 8,000 feet. South Park Ambulance District covers elevations of approximately 9,000 feet to 14,000 feet and is a health condition our EMS crews see frequently. Common symptoms of AMS include headache, nausea/vomiting, light-headedness, shortness of breath on exertion, difficulty sleeping, and frequent need to use the bathroom. Typically, traveling to a lower elevation will alleviate symptoms, but AMS can, on occasion, become life-threatening and seeking medical attention is always advised. Below are additional resources for learning about AMS:

• American Heart Association, High-Altitude Sickness
• International Society for Mountain Medicine, Altitude Tutorial

WEATHER & ROADS

WEATHER		ROADS
		CDOT web site
FairplayCam: Fairplay Roads & Weather

Winter Driving Tips:
      Colorado State Patrol

      Colorado Department of Transportation

LOCAL MAPS AND WEBSITES

• Map: Park County Informational Map
• Map: Park County 3D
• Website: US Forest Service/South Park Ranger District
• Website: Park County
• Website: South Park Chamber
• Website: Town of Alma
• Website: Town of Fairplay