Unfortunately, due to the size of the venue and our intention to have all wedding guests, including the parents of young ones, have a night of uninhibited celebration, we are requesting our wedding be adults only. We love all the kids in our lives but for our weekend please respect the circumstances. Links for recommended babysitters: 1) https://www.resortsitters.com/summit-babysitters/ 2) https://www.sitter-scout.com/
The dress code for our wedding is cocktail attire. Cocktail attire isn’t overly formal--think a step above smart casual. This usually means a dress (any length above floor length), a suit (tie optional), or sports jacket and dress shirt.
We highly recommend renting a car at Denver airport so you have the option to go on whichever adventures you please during your stay. Keystone is about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Denver airport by car. The easiest way to get out to Keystone without renting a car is via the Epic Mountain Shuttle from Denver Airport. Reservations must be made in advance, and our wedding code "SKRDEL24" provides a 20% discount. Please note that if you do take the shuttle, it may be tricky to get around within Summit County, as Ubers and taxis are hard to come by.
First and foremost: WATER! Please remember for those traveling to altitude for the first time, staying hydrated with electrolytes is the most important thing. In addition to staying hydrated, the more time you have to acclimate the better off you will be. For those that are able, arriving earlier and staying in Denver for a night to get adjusted will help your body be ready for the main event on Saturday (Denver=5,280 feet above sea level, Keystone Ranch lies at 9,300 feet above sea level). We highly recommend staying in Denver for one night prior for those who have never been at altitude. 2) Protect your skin and lips (wear sunscreen). The sun is much stronger at this altitude. 3) Catch your breath. Our air is thinner- don't overdo your plans and sign yourself up for difficult or strenuous activities until you see how the altitude affects your body. 4) Eat. Eating smaller and more frequent meals, carbs, vitamin-rich foods and even salty foods are recommended when on a high-altitude visit. Your body really does need more at this altitude and lack of nutrients can cause you to feel far more lightheaded or shaky than you usually would. 4) Last thing to remember is alcohol at altitude will be more potent for those not acclimated. Drinks will hit you strongly and quickly! That being said, we will be offering an oxygen bar at the reception. Please see below for a few more tips: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/travel-to-high-altitudes https://www.princeton.edu/~oa/safety/altitude.html https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15111-altitude-sickness
August days in the mountains can range from the mid 50s to mid 80s as the high and can drop down to the high 40s after 10pm-- so please come prepared with layers!
Rule number one in Colorado: Do not trust the forecast!! The weather in the mountains is extremely unpredictable. I'm writing this after returning from a hike that we began in 80 degree sunny weather with a 5% chance of rain in the forecast. The temperature ended up dropping 35 degrees in the middle of the day and we got hailed on for an hour. So definitely bring a shell and layers if you're planning on hiking! Also make sure to hydrate. The climate here is extremely dry (usually) and you'll want to be drinking more water and electrolytes than you think you need. We also highly recommend bringing hiking boots! And sunscreen. You're much closer to the sun at this altitude.