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You’ll be fine with the trails. You can see what you’re getting into for the most part at those two places. At Abasin, you can take the Pallavicini, “Pali”, lift and scope out what’s there. It’s pretty steep, doesn’t get less so where the trees are either. If you don’t want to do it there’s blue ways back to the main area.
The biggest issue could be altitude. Not sure there’s ever any way to know if it’s a problem until encountered. The town of Dillon is like 9,200ft. Silverthorne is a bit less. If you have issues at Abasin,(or Loveland), the only way to deal with it is get lower. If you’re alone you might need assistance.
Usually, I have no issues. One year I could not get to sleep. (Sleeping in Dillon) Felt like my lungs were filling with fluid. The only way I could sleep was upright in a chair. That was weird. It went away after a few days.
Do not take sleeping pills if you have such an issue. Not sure sleeping pills are a good idea at all up there, but that’s beyond my knowledge.
Consulting a doctor with altitude knowledge is important if you have serious problems.
The biggest issue could be altitude. Not sure there’s ever any way to know if it’s a problem until encountered. The town of Dillon is like 9,200ft. Silverthorne is a bit less. If you have issues at Abasin,(or Loveland), the only way to deal with it is get lower. If you’re alone you might need assistance.
Usually, I have no issues. One year I could not get to sleep. (Sleeping in Dillon) Felt like my lungs were filling with fluid. The only way I could sleep was upright in a chair. That was weird. It went away after a few days.
Do not take sleeping pills if you have such an issue. Not sure sleeping pills are a good idea at all up there, but that’s beyond my knowledge.
Consulting a doctor with altitude knowledge is important if you have serious problems.