<\/span><\/h2>\nReno sits in a high desert against the Sierra Nevada mountains at 4,500 feet in elevation. With more than 300 days of sunshine every year, the city is a little slice of heaven with an abundance of outdoor activities, restaurants and museums for thrill (or chill) seekers out there.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Is Reno a high desert?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Reno sits in a high desert against the Sierra Nevada mountains at 4,500 feet in elevation.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Is Reno high altitude?<\/span><\/h2>\nAlthough, more common at elevations above 8000 feet, it can occur as low as 5000 feet. Reno is at 4500 feet but the not-to-miss must-do side trip to Lake Tahoe will elevate you to 6200 feet above sea level AND if you ride the gondola to the top of Heavenly Valley youll be at 10000+ feet above sea level.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>What is considered a high altitude level?<\/span><\/h2>\nAltitude, like elevation, is the distance above sea level. Areas are often considered high-altitude if they reach at least 2,400 meters (8,000 feet) into the atmosphere<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Is it hard to breathe in Reno Nevada?<\/span><\/h2>\nRenos altitude is about 4,500 feet above sea level on the valley floor and Lake Tahoes rim is about 6,500 feet above sea level. The air is thin and therefore some people might get caught short-winded or dizzy. I would have also suggested checking with a Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Is the air thinner in Reno Nevada?<\/span><\/h2>\nAlthough it sits on a flat valley floor surrounded by towering mountain ranges, Reno is actually 4,500 feet above sea level. Nearby destinations such as Virginia City or the rim of Lake Tahoe sit at over 6,000 feet.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>At what elevation do you start getting altitude sickness?<\/span><\/h2>\nRenos altitude is about 4,500 feet above sea level on the valley floor and Lake Tahoes rim is about 6,500 feet above sea level. The air is thin and therefore some people might get caught short-winded or dizzy.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Can you get altitude sickness in Lake Tahoe?<\/span><\/h2>\nAcute altitude sickness arises after at least four hours spent at an altitude above 2,000 m. Ascending to heights greater than 2,500 m can trigger a range of symptoms including headache and vomiting.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>What elevation is Reno NV?<\/span><\/h2>\n1,373 m<\/p>\n