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Q. What steps can I take now to avoid a weed problem in the spring? It seems that as soon as the weather warms up, the weeds go crazy and I can’t keep up! Although weeds are mostly a warm-weather ...

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At 5,000 to 7,000 feet, you might have trouble catching your breath. Higher, you may get a pounding headache and nausea. Here’s what to do—and not do—to avoid problems on your mountain vacation.