If most people can hold their breath for at least a minute at ground level, why would we lose consciousness within seconds of being exposed to high altidude air pressure?
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It would be fine if you’re just chilling and hanging out at the park on the bench or tables, assuming you’re sober. Once you add your own chairs, shade tent, picnic table, lil Joe bbq, and alcohol, you are going to start feeling the effects a lot more. Add a good hike, some dehydration, and some hot sun, you’ll start really feeling the low oxygen levels.
Alcohol feels more intense when you add altitude. Your already oxygen deficient and it’s not helping. Any physical activity demands more oxygen from your body. Your blood cells are sending it through your body to help power your muscles. Now your brain should be telling you to stop, but what does it know? You’re already making bad decisions, and next thing you know, you’re passed out.
When you hold your breath, you start breathing again when you feel the pressure. When the air is thin, you’re already breathing, so why would you panic? You can become conditioned to the thinner air, but it takes a few weeks to a month to adjust.
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