While we have been getting lots of sun. The temperatures have been below freezing at night and about 50 or so during the day. These means that several of the rollerblade and other trails within the plain region are not fit for recreation at this time. However, the ice skating at Evergreen lake is superb this year. If you are not from an area of 3,000 feet elevation or more, please be aware of the high country syndrome and plan your visit accordingly.
Some people have a problem with adjusting to the elevation.
The standard suggestion is that you should plan to spend a day at about 6,000 feet elevation and make that a day of adjustment and local enjoyments. We suggest arriving in the morning and getting lodging at one of the rustic lodges in the Evergreen area or one of the many hotels in the Lakewood and Golden area. Then enjoy the metropolitan area for the day. Since the Morrison region is filled with rock formations that are both unique and educational, it is a nice place to come by and visit. As it seems to improve the chance of becoming bothered by the high country syndrome, it is best to limit the amount of alcohol you drink during this first day, eat well, and get plenty of fluids.