COME TO LIFE Tips for Travelling A Four-Season Destination Spring and summer bring the best of the outdoors — wildflowers in full bloom, green landscapes and warm breezes in the air — setting the stage for adventures in nature, whether it’s gazing at the stars or relaxing by the water. In the fall, the trees come alive with shades of red, yellow and orange, making it a great time for scenic drives and hikes. When winter rolls in, the soft snowflakes start falling, covering everything in a thick layer of fluffy snow — ideal for skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, tubing and more. Climate & Altitude With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, we enjoy blue skies year-round. The state’s altitude varies from as low as 3,200 feet (1,000 metres) on the eastern half of the state to 5,280 feet (1,609 metres) in Denver to as high as 14,000 feet (4,267 metres) on the state’s mountainous western side. In winter, our great variance in topography means visitors can ski in the mountains and bask in the sun at lower altitudes on the same day. To help your body adjust, take it easy with only moderate exercise for a couple of days after you arrive. Average High/Low Temperatures summer temperatures °C APRIL ASPEN BURLINGTON DENVER DURANGO STEAMBOAT SPRINGS MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV winter temperatures °C DEC JAN FEB MAR 9/-7 16/1 16/1 16/-3 11/-5 16/-2 22/6 21/6 22/1 17/-1 22/1 28/12 27/1 1 28/5 22/3 26/4 31/15 31/14 31/9 25/7 25/4 29/14 29/13 29/8 24/6 21/0 24/9 24/8 24/4 20/2 14/-5 19/2 19/2 18/-2 14/-3 6/-11 11/-4 11/-4 11/-7 6/-9 1/-16 5/-9 7/-10 5/-12 0/-14 -1/-18 4/-11 7/-9 3/-14 -1/-15 2/-17 7/-8 8/-7 7/-1 1 2/-14 4/-11 11/-5 11/-4 11/-7 5/-10 LUMENATI PRODUCTIONS You’re likely to see temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit. 0°C = 32°F. 10 COLORADO . COM