FAQs

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How far is Estes Park from Denver airport?

Answer

1 hour and 21 minutes.

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What is the altitude in Estes Park?

Answer

7,522ft above sea level! At that high of altitude, you may get dehydrated faster (drink lots of water), you may get a sunburn easier (sunblock is needed) and you'll get drunk quicker (let's party).

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How do I avoid altitude sickness?

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If you've never been at this altitude, it may take a day to get use to it. We suggest everyone travel in Friday, July 26th or a day before to get use to the altitude. Drink lots of water and possibly invest in some dramamine. Do not try big hikes or exercising the first day, you may feel out of breath while doing so. If you are able to come in before Friday, stay in Denver over night before driving to Estes Park, which sits at a higher altitude. Not everyone experiences altitude sickness when traveling to Colorado, but for the few that do, keep a water bottle handy!

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Is the weather different in Estes/ in the Rockies?

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Yes! Keep in mind, even in July, the mountains may have some residual snow on their peaks. The temperature in Estes Park is roughly 12 degrees cooler than Denver and in the Rocky Mountain National park some peaks could be 23 degrees cooler than it is in Estes Park. The sun is powerful and quite warm, however the higher you go up in altitude, the cooler it is. At our venue in Estes Park the average temperature for July is high 80/low of 50 degrees at night. If you are planning to go to RMNP, you may want to pack a light jacket.