Woodworking and cabinets in trinidad colorado

[Arrby]

Originally Posted by Mike from back east

Only concern is the elevation of Leadville, CO, which is over 10,000 feet above sea level (FASL). If the heart and lungs can deal with this then Leadville might be a good option. The winters up there are long, averaging 120 inches of snow per year (ten feet).

Colorado Springs at 6500 FASL might be better suited with far less winter weather to worry about.

The elevation issue in Leadville is real and it should be considered carefully before making that move. Many people who can thrive at 7,000 or 8,000 ft. of elevation simply cannot cope with 10,000 ft. on a long term basis. It is one thing to go up there for a weekend ski trip and another to live there day in and day out.

[cabinet maker]

Melanzana92, is the wood shop you’re talking about possibly Cutting Edge woodworking? I saw that they’re hiring. Looks like they’re doing high quality work.
Thanks Mike from back East for the heads up about the elevation. We visited Breckinridge a few years ago. My wife had a bad headache. I hear you really need to acclimatize at a lower altitude, so you don’t do it all at once. I take medicine for my blood pressure, don’t know if that would be an issue. Otherwise healthy. Originally from Scandinavia, so I think I would be ok with the snow.

[Melanzana92]

Yes! That's the one.

It is certainly very high in elevation but I personally don't think the elevation is a big deal (results may vary). Lots of Texans for example are moving in from areas <1000' in elevation, whether it's to Leadville or places in Park and Summit counties with elevations even higher, even above 11,000'. It doesn't seem to bother them. That being said, my housemate did come straight up from Fort Worth and had a slight headache for a couple of days.

Winters are cold and snowy, but also sunny. 75 degrees is a hot summer day. Some people like that, some hate it.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by cabinet maker

Melanzana92, is the wood shop you’re talking about possibly Cutting Edge woodworking? I saw that they’re hiring. Looks like they’re doing high quality work.
Thanks Mike from back East for the heads up about the elevation. We visited Breckinridge a few years ago. My wife had a bad headache. I hear you really need to acclimatize at a lower altitude, so you don’t do it all at once. I take medicine for my blood pressure, don’t know if that would be an issue. Otherwise healthy. Originally from Scandinavia, so I think I would be ok with the snow.

Altitude definitely affects blood pressure. Check with your doctor before committing to Colorado. Altitude also can exacerbate sleep apnea. I lived at close to 7500 feet in Santa Fe for many years, and thought I was unfazed by the altitude. No BP issues, no breathing/oxygen issues, fatigue or anything. Now that I've come down in elevation nearly a half mile to the Denver area, I find I'm sleeping better. The apnea has improved. I don't want to knock Leadville, because it seems like potentially a great location for you, and the area is beautiful. Just giving you a heads-up on a couple of points to discuss with your doctor.

[cabinet maker]

Thank you Ruth4Truth for the head up about blood pressure. I would never have thought about that. I’ve heard that Colorado should be good for if you have asthma, if that is true then that would be a positive.

[COcheesehead]

Asthma and high altitude aren’t really a good mix. I know of at least two couples that had to move to lower elevations, one to Pueblo and one to Grand Junction because of asthma issues. One eventually moved to Arkansas.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by cabinet maker

Thank you Ruth4Truth for the head up about blood pressure. I would never have thought about that. I’ve heard that Colorado should be good for if you have asthma, if that is true then that would be a positive.

Well, I would hope you have plans to visit the different locations suggested, before making a decision, anyway, so if you do, you'll be able to observe your symptoms while you're on location. Maybe get an OTC blood-pressure cuff to bring with you.

[cabinet maker]

Thank you all so much for all the advice that you’ve given me. Lot’s for me to look into. Have to make the trip and see how we do at a higher altitude. Thank you! Really appreciate everyone and all the suggestions.