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Tips on preparing for visiting a higher altitude location

Hello all travelers!

I am in the beginning stages of planning a week long trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico USA ( 7,200' above sea level ) for the summer of '27.

I have done some traveling in my life, but in thinking it over, all has been in low sea level areas. I am born and raised in Wisconsin USA ( 617' above' sea level ) and have been reading on high altitude illness and reactions that may occur. I also have sleep apnea with a cpap device that I can bring with. I also have been diagnosed with vertigo, but it is not a constant thing.

Since I have a year to prepare, is there anything I can start doing now, to get my body in a position that can help me lessen the effects of higher altitude?

I was thinking of flying into Albuquerque, New Mexico, as it would be a 20 plus drive. Or would driving there have the benefit of gradually "getting used to" the higher altitude?

I have no intentions of hiking or climbing in the trails.

Thank you!

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