FAQs

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Weather and Clothing

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Fall weather in Colorado is very unpredictable. The mountains can be even more unpredictable! Our ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors. We advise dressing in layers so you can take them off and add them as needed. When the sun goes down it will feel significantly colder!

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Wedding Parking

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If you are coming up from Denver for the day or staying at a different hotel there is parking at the venue but it is limited. Please carpool as much as possible!

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Altitude sickness

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Estes Park's elevation is higher than Denver. The elevation of Estes Park is 7,522. Anyone can get altitude sickness even if they are used to the elevation. Most people experience mild symptoms. Here are some things you can do to help prevent altitude sickness: • Drink lots of water • Avoid drinking and smoking • Spend time at a lower elevation to help you acclimate • Take it easy upon arriving Symptoms can begin 12-24 hours after arriving at elevation. Some symptoms you may experience if you have altitude sickness are: • headache • dizziness, nausea • vomiting • fatigue and loss of energy • shortness of breath • problems sleeping • loss of appetite If you start feeling sick, there are a few things you can try: • Do not go any higher • Get to a lower elevation if you can • Over the counter medications can help with headaches • Drink lots of water • Avoid smoking and drinking Remember drinking at elevation may affect you more severely that at sea level!

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Hiking

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Since Colorado weather can be unpredictable and storms often roll into the mountains in the afternoon we recommend hiking in the morning. If you are going on a short hike you would probably be okay to start in the afternoon. Make sure you hike with plenty of water, tennis shoes or hiking boots, dress in layers, and bring lots of sunscreen! We also always hike with our rain jackets!

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How do I make a reservation to enter Rocky Mountain National Park?

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Rocky Mountain National Park will continue to use a reservation system because of COVID. . They have decreased the number of cars allowed to enter per day. All visitors need a timed entry permit or camping reservation to enter ALL areas of RMNP between 6am-5pm. You need one reservation per vehicle per day in addition to a park permit. There are two types of reservations. One for Bear Lake and one for the rest of the park. We recommend getting the Bear Lake reservation so you have access to the whole park. Reservations are available in 2 hour chunks. September reservations will be available August 1st. We recommend getting your reservation right away, they will sell out very quickly! Here is the link to make reservations: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300013 Here is the link for additional information: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/time-entry-permit-system.htm