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Lauren
Mar 10, 2016Explorer
Leadville is - per their website - "at 10,152 feet Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States." Trust me - having lived in CO, altitude sickness can be a factor,
You have hit the jackpot for CO info with people - like 4runnerguy and Thom02099 in particular. We also lived there for some time and go back frequently; and don't have much to add.
Although we lived in Estes Park, we now concentrate our returns staying in Buena Vista.
We love St. Elmo - very interesting. Unfortunately, going to Maroon Bells is a long day but OMG. If that cannot be done I would drive Independence Pass to a few miles past the summit and come back - Aspen, in itself, does not do much for us unless you want to say you have been there. And I second most of the recommendations mentioned above.
Enjoy - love that part of CO the most.
You have hit the jackpot for CO info with people - like 4runnerguy and Thom02099 in particular. We also lived there for some time and go back frequently; and don't have much to add.
Although we lived in Estes Park, we now concentrate our returns staying in Buena Vista.
We love St. Elmo - very interesting. Unfortunately, going to Maroon Bells is a long day but OMG. If that cannot be done I would drive Independence Pass to a few miles past the summit and come back - Aspen, in itself, does not do much for us unless you want to say you have been there. And I second most of the recommendations mentioned above.
Enjoy - love that part of CO the most.
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