We are so glad you asked! Denver is known as the "Mile High City" since the altitude is 5,280 ft and Colorado Springs is slightly higher at 6,300 ft in elevation. We are aiming for all guests to arrive happy and hydrated - but altitude sickness affects about 20% of travelers. Here is what you need to know: Altitude Sickness is often characterized by the symptoms of: • headaches • nausea/vomiting/diarrhea • difficulty sleeping • loss of appetite • fatigue • shortness of breath
1. Water Is Your Best Friend. With the dry air and high altitude, you need twice as much water as you do at home. Start hydrating before you travel to Colorado. 2. Exercise Is Harder. No, you are not suddenly out of shape! Take frequent breaks and don’t push yourself if you feel ill. 3. Use Sunscreen, Chapstick and Sunglasses. There is 25% less protection from the sun at this altitude, so those harmful ultraviolet rays can leave their mark quickly. 4. Layers Are key! It can be sunny and warm one minute and hailing or snowing the next. 5. Monitor Your Alcohol Intake. Golf balls really do go 10% further here and so does alcohol!
Yes! Shuttles will loop The Marriott, The Double Tree and The Broadmoor's West Building from 7:45PM - 11:30PM on Friday, October 20th for the welcome party. For the wedding, shuttles will depart The Marriott at 3:10PM and the Double Tree at 3:20PM for The Broadmoor's South Tower. Shuttles will loop from Broadmoor's South Tower to The Marriott and The DoubleTree every 30 minutes from 9:00PM - 1:30AM.
We're so glad you asked! And, we're keeping it a surprise!