How are the jeep tours? Ouray
Mar 4th, 2003, 05:10 AM
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How are the jeep tours? Ouray
Anyone travelled with Switzerland of America jeep tours? We are thinking of the full day Black Bear/Imogene Pass jeep tour.
How rough is the ride? Both of us tending to get "motion sick", will we need to take something for that - or is the ride slow enough that it shouldn't affect us?
Are they a good (fun, informative) company to go with?
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Sylvia
How rough is the ride? Both of us tending to get "motion sick", will we need to take something for that - or is the ride slow enough that it shouldn't affect us?
Are they a good (fun, informative) company to go with?
Thanks,
(for July 2003)
Sylvia
Mar 4th, 2003, 07:58 AM
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Not really an answer to your question, but a strange phenomenon when husband and I were in CO last summer, and did plan to take a jeep tour in Ouray...
We definitely could feel the altitude during our stay in CO. We were at about 9K feet. A weird thing happened...the altitude seemed to cause us both to have to urinate frequently! I swear, every hour or so. And, my husband, who always makes fun of my tiny bladder, had to "go" more than I did!
So, we took a side trip to Ouray, and intended to go on one of those jeep tours. When we talked to the person at the desk, we found that they made only one "pit" stop. She did say they would stop more if we "needed" it, but we decided to pass, since it would be embarassing (and probably irksome to the others in the jeep) if we were asking to stop every hour or less. Especially with the bumpy ride!
I know, I digress, but I had to share. Wonder if anyone else has experienced this "phenomenon" at high altitudes?
We definitely could feel the altitude during our stay in CO. We were at about 9K feet. A weird thing happened...the altitude seemed to cause us both to have to urinate frequently! I swear, every hour or so. And, my husband, who always makes fun of my tiny bladder, had to "go" more than I did!
So, we took a side trip to Ouray, and intended to go on one of those jeep tours. When we talked to the person at the desk, we found that they made only one "pit" stop. She did say they would stop more if we "needed" it, but we decided to pass, since it would be embarassing (and probably irksome to the others in the jeep) if we were asking to stop every hour or less. Especially with the bumpy ride!
I know, I digress, but I had to share. Wonder if anyone else has experienced this "phenomenon" at high altitudes?
Mar 4th, 2003, 08:37 AM
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Oh, go for it Breckboy! I could use a laugh today.
Actually, I really don't think it was an excitement thing. We were in CO a few days before "this" happened. But I won't rule out your hypothesis...
Actually, I really don't think it was an excitement thing. We were in CO a few days before "this" happened. But I won't rule out your hypothesis...
Mar 4th, 2003, 11:31 AM
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Never thought of that. This should be "great fun" then since I already drink lots of water &, thus, "go" more frequently than most at the office (ha!).
Any other problems experienced because of the altitude? Will be doing some nature trails hiking, etc in the Colorado / Wyoming national parks.
Any other problems experienced because of the altitude? Will be doing some nature trails hiking, etc in the Colorado / Wyoming national parks.
Mar 4th, 2003, 12:03 PM
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Why not just rent a jeep for the day.That way you can make a pit stop any time you want.Bring your car insurance card and policy that will cover any insurance costs.There is an office in Ouray for that and over the pass is the shortest way to t'ride
Mar 4th, 2003, 12:21 PM
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I'd stay with your tour plan, but I don't know anything about that company.
The roads will be very rough. My daughter gets car sick when we drive 4WD roads, even at a slow pace. The problem is the extreme changes in direction going over bumps, etc.
None of us seem to have the problem of having to hop out every hour to pee. The dry air seems to suck all the water out of us. I wouldn't be embarassed to ask for a pit stop, though, because I would assume that everyone else would have to go, too.
Renting a jeep may be an okay choice if you're very experienced on tough 4WD roads, but even most 4WD veterans don't drive Black Bear and Imogene. They are known as the toughest passes around here. The jeep tours have specially designed vehicles to get over the sections that are like big stairsteps. Even if you could drive an easier road, it's nicer just to watch the scenery than to have to keep your eyes glued to a dirt or rock road.
The roads will be very rough. My daughter gets car sick when we drive 4WD roads, even at a slow pace. The problem is the extreme changes in direction going over bumps, etc.
None of us seem to have the problem of having to hop out every hour to pee. The dry air seems to suck all the water out of us. I wouldn't be embarassed to ask for a pit stop, though, because I would assume that everyone else would have to go, too.
Renting a jeep may be an okay choice if you're very experienced on tough 4WD roads, but even most 4WD veterans don't drive Black Bear and Imogene. They are known as the toughest passes around here. The jeep tours have specially designed vehicles to get over the sections that are like big stairsteps. Even if you could drive an easier road, it's nicer just to watch the scenery than to have to keep your eyes glued to a dirt or rock road.
Mar 4th, 2003, 02:11 PM
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Syv,
Do a search on altitude sickness. It was discussed here quite a bit a while back. There were lots of tips on how to avoid/handle it.
Everyone reacts differently and I'm sure the altitude you live in has something to do with it.
You have really done your homework here. Where are you from?
Do a search on altitude sickness. It was discussed here quite a bit a while back. There were lots of tips on how to avoid/handle it.
Everyone reacts differently and I'm sure the altitude you live in has something to do with it.
You have really done your homework here. Where are you from?
Mar 5th, 2003, 05:14 AM
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Found it - thanks. Lots of info about altitude sickness.
I'm from Ontario Canada (at about 600 - 700 ft above sea level).
Looking forward to my trip - driving the whole way! It will take 3 days out & 3 days back, the rest of the time being spent in CO, WY, and SD --- primarily at national parks.
Sylvia
I'm from Ontario Canada (at about 600 - 700 ft above sea level).
Looking forward to my trip - driving the whole way! It will take 3 days out & 3 days back, the rest of the time being spent in CO, WY, and SD --- primarily at national parks.
Sylvia
