Colorado 2010

Colorado weather, packing tips, metric conversions and more
Getting There & Around
Don’t forget to pack…
Denver International Airport off ers
non-stop fl ights from many international
An adapter/converter kit so you can use
cities. (Note that locals call the airport by
your electrical devices from home. US
its initials ‘DIA’, but the offi cial airport
electrical current is 120 volts, with two ﬂ at-
code is DEN.) Flying into Denver is
blade plugs.
by far the most convenient way to start
your Colorado holiday; we suggest you
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Spring: Although spring technically
stick around in the Mile High City, get begins on March 21 in the US, winter
acclimatised to the altitude (5,280 feet conditions may still be prevalent
above sea level) and then venture about the right through April. But this is also
state from there. when the landscape turns a beautiful
After you land at DIA, visit the Ground bright green. Find great deals at the
Transportation Information Center on mountain resort towns.
Level 5 of the terminal. T_h ere, get up-
to-date information about public bus Staying Healthy
transportation, taxis and shuttles that can At Colorado’s high altitude, the air is
take you downtown and to area hotels. thinner and the sun is strong. To help
If you prefer to start your holiday your body adjust, drink plenty of water
elsewhere in the state, connect at DIA to and limit intake of dehydrating caff eine
other Colorado regional airports. Shuttle and alcohol. Take it easy for your fi rst
buses from DIA also serve the mountain couple days in the state; you might plan
areas and ski areas. your mountain hike or back-country
Denver itself is an extremely walkable skiing adventure on day three (or later)
city, with effi cient public transportation, of your Colorado stay. Apply sunscreen
so you do not need to rent a car to get
Summer wild ﬂ owers in Boulder
to all exposed body parts daily, even
around. However, if you plan to explore if there is cloud cover. Pack quality
other regions of the state, we suggest you
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Summer: From June to August, sunglasses and lip balm with SPF as
rent a vehicle (at DIA or any regional it’s T-shirt weather, with daytime well.
airport) – preferably one that has four- temperatures typically 21°C to 25°C,
wheel-drive for navigating mountain often higher in the south-west section Phoenix
passes. of the state. Pack a sweater or light
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mountains, as evenings can be chilly.
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Colorado’s Climate Prepare to dress in layers, as weather
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Colorado is blessed with an average 300 can change quickly. Afternoon
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you’ll enjoy blue skies not only in the
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Fall: Aspen leaves turn a stunning Advertising Sales: Larry Cohen
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fewer crowds.
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Feet to Metres: Multiply by 0.3
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Winter: Ski resorts are generally open
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Miles to Kilometres: Multiply by 1.6
mid-April. Winters are much milder
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Fahrenheit to Celsius: Subtract 32, then
the US, but you’ll still want to pack
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halve the number (rough estimate)
a winter coat, hat, mittens, scarf and
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