As much as we love small humans (especially yours), we are unable to accommodate children due to space limitations and venue suitability. The only children in attendance will be immediate family in the wedding party. We kindly ask that you leave your children with a sitter and enjoy the time off! We are happy to recommend a local sitter if you do choose to travel with your family.
Early June in the San Juan Mountains brings pleasant daytime temperatures in the 60s. The sun can be strong when it is shining, so don’t forget your sunglasses and sunscreen. Once the sun goes down, nighttime temperatures do get cold. Several of our weekend events will take place outdoors, so we recommend bringing attire-appropriate layers to accommodate this daily flux in temperature. And maybe a rain coat just in case!
US 550, also known as The Million Dollar Highway, is a well maintained asphalt road on which you will drive in order to reach Silverton from either Montrose or Durango. The highest point along this road is Red Mountain Pass. We recommend planning to drive this road during daylight and check the weather ahead of time for any unexpected rain or snow. With switchbacks and steep inclines, you do need to be a confident and attentive driver. However, the drive is definitely manageable in the late spring and there are beautiful overlooks along the way for you to stop and take in your amazing surroundings. As they say, nothing worth doing is easy!
The town of Silverton sits at just above 9000ft. You may simply become winded when going up a set of stairs at this altitude. But for those of you traveling from sea level, it is possible you’ll feel more significant effects. Should you worry? No. Should you learn a little in preparation? Definitely. Here are some tips to help you prepare: 1) Drink water. And then drink some more. Hydration is crucial for helping your body adjust not only the to altitude but also to the dry climate. 2) Take time to acclimate. Consider driving into Colorado or spending a couple nights at lower elevation before heading up into the mountains. Denver, Montrose, and Durango are all good places to acclimate. 3) Go easy on the alcohol. Not your typical wedding advice, but trust us. Alcohol will hit you harder at high altitude. 4) Ask your doctor if it makes sense to start a medication that can prevent altitude sickness. Such medications do come with side effects of their own and should only be started with your own doctor's approval. With these preventative steps, we hope that everyone will feel great and enjoy the fresh mountain air!