The body acquires oxygen through the lungs during the process of respiration. As you inhale, the oxygen you take in is distributed through the bloodstream and delivered to each cell. The oxygen concentration in the blood needs to be constant and should be maintained at 95 to 100 percent saturation to ensure that each cell […]
Continuing to be immersed in the hustle and bustle of the city can be quite stressful. When your stresses mount, spending a considerable amount of time in a calm, peaceful environment like the mountains is a welcome change of pace for those looking to unwind. But, the rapid decrease in pressure and oxygen saturation in […]
It was only two years ago that hotels were closing their doors and laying off entire staffs. At the time, it appeared the hospitality industry would never recover, but in fact, Americans are now eager to travel and many hotel brands have completely different worries: too many customers and not enough staff, and tons of […]
Mountain living offers a great way to relax and unwind from stressful everyday life in the city. The fresh mountain air creates an excellent combination of anti-stress elements that you can’t get in the lowlands. But at some point during your trip, you may find that staying at high altitudes can make you feel uncomfortable. […]
Healthy sleeping patterns have numerous health benefits, from stress reduction to overall lowered risk for serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease. One of the many advantages of mountain living is that it offers a serene environment where you can enjoy the endless opportunities for restful sleep and relaxation. However, many visitors, and even mountain […]
New offering alleviates high-altitude symptoms in guest rooms EDWARDS, Colo., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Altitude Control Technology (ACT), the altitude simulation leaders for the residential industry, today unveiled ACT Hospitality, the newest altitude simulation solution for mountain hotels and resorts. ACT Hospitality allows hotels in high-altitude locations to mitigate their guests’ altitude-related symptoms with its whole room oxygenation […]
Mountain living offers beautiful landscapes and opportunities for recreation and relaxation that are not commonly found at lower elevations. Mountain air is fresher because it harbors less air pollution and harmful gases. Although it may feel fantastic to breathe in the clean air, it actually contains less oxygen than air at lower levels. Transitioning to […]
If you love the mountains but visiting or living at altitude makes you toss and turn in bed, you’re not alone. IF YOU LOVE THE MOUNTAINS but visiting or living at altitude makes you toss and turn in bed, you’re not alone. Oxygen levels in most Utah’s ski areas are about 30% lower than at sea […]
Details BY CHRISTINE DEORIO DECEMBER 21, 2020 PHOTO BY RIC STOVALL “It took a long time to convince people that you can design mountain homes in a more modern way but with beautiful materials,” says architect Hans Berglund, whose eponymous Vail Valley firm was at the vanguard of that movement when it launched 16 years […]
Mountain living offers beautiful landscapes and opportunities for recreation and relaxation that are not commonly found at lower elevations. Mountain air is fresher because it harbors less air pollution and harmful gases. Although it may feel fantastic to breathe in the clean air, it actually contains less oxygen than air at lower levels. Transitioning to […]
