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 WATER!! by Astrobuck
Camera.
Tent, backpack, etc. You won't get away from here without camping at least one night!
Water, and lots of it. Leave a Comment
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Take a camera, any camera. These photos were all taken with a cheapie I bought at Heathrow. The best £15 I have ever spent. Leave a Comment
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 Sun, snow and a board :)) by KaiMLeave a Comment
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 by BeckyBob
Lightweight hiking shoes or good sneakers will get you almost anywhere, as will jeans. The weather is infamously variable, so plan on layering anytime of the year. It can snow in July.
Don't neglect sunscreen and sunglasses. The UV at this altitude can be brutal and it is sunny 300 days a year.
If you are camping, it can get pretty cool at night and if you go high in the mountains it will be cool always, so bring a lightweight jacket and some clothes to layer underneath in the summer. Leave a Comment
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lots of space to carry stuff.
warm,warm warm and warm clothes !!
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never camp in the Rocky Mountains during winter
(sometimes -28 degrees F) Leave a Comment
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sturdy, and ones that can get dirty if you're camping
Mountain weather is pretty extreme, even in the summer. Nights can be very cold--we awoke to frost and a crust of ice on the water our first morning camping this year (mid-July). If the sun is out in the afternoon, it can be warm enough for short sleeves and a bath in the stream (brr!). Definitely pack lots of warm clothes, and wear layers. Sturdy shoes are a must, as is rain gear.
To avoid an encounter with a hungry bear, keep your food stored and don't keep garbage around the campsite. Leave a Comment
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Well, this depends on the type of trip you want to make. I stayed with a family, so a regular suitcase was sufficient.
Be sure to bring some decent shoes if you want do do some hiking. There are many rivers, creeks and waterfalls, so it could be slippery.
In summer, days are very warm, but the temperature quickly decreases when the sun has set. Make sure you have some warmer clothes as well, even if you travel during summer.
The altitude may cause some problems during the first few days. I think there are certain medicines that will ease this transition. Leave a Comment
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 by BR0WND0G
In some places, it's a good idea to hang food, film, soap and anything else that smells in a bear bag at night. Ask a Forest Ranger. Leave a Comment
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If you are going skiing, don't forget the following: ski jacket (or bring a waterproof windbreaker and layer some clothes), ski pants (I used track suit pants layered over running tights and it worked fine), sweaters, sweatshirts, anything coolmax!, warm socks, waterproof gloves, a hat, and of course bring sunglasses or a ski mask--it gets bright with that white snow!
I used a disposable, waterproof camera--wish I had been able to have a zoom lense, but I fell way too much in the beginning--I would have destroyed a nice camera!
If you don't have skis, rent them on your way to the mountain--just outside of Denver you can rent skis and boots for almost half the price! Leave a Comment
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