Summer in Colorado
A few things
Our wedding is occurring in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, at an altitude of 11,550 feet (3,520 m) above sea level. As such there are a few atypical things to consider.
Altitude:
25 to 30% of people get altitude sickness. Symptoms include: headache, nausea, fatigue and trouble sleeping due to a lack of available oxygen. Nose bleeds may occur too even if you’ve never had one (at/near sea level). Typically it takes 1-2 days to acclimatise. Plenty of water and rest are critical. Regular pain killers can help with headaches. Just as in an aircraft, alcohol has more impact at altitude.
Denver is ~ half way up, so an overnight there may reduce altitude sickness. https://www.denverpost.com/2016/11/23/altitude-sickness-tips-colorado/
Weather/Fire:
Snow/hail/high winds and lashings of ginger beer are all possible in mid-summer. Thunderstorms (spectacular but deadly) are a very serious danger during summer afternoons.
The high altitude that removes all the atmospheric oxygen also ramps up the UV. Hats, sunglasses and body coverage (clothes and/or lotions) are all advised i.e. “slip, slap, slop” to quote the Australians.
Summer is fire season. Obey all fire warnings and restrictions.
summer storm brewing over the Gore Range
We’ll update everyone who supplies contact information if anything crops up that may change the arrangements.




