12 Mistakes People Make During Their First Visit to Colorado

The state of Colorado is home to 75% of the land in America that is higher than 10,000 feet. To see photos of the Rocky Mountains, the wildlife, and the untamed rivers of the Centennial State simply do not do them justice.

It's easy to understand why so many people want to see the state for themselves. What can be hard to comprehend is how so many people can make the same mistakes when visiting Colorado for the first time. We're going to try to help with that.

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Your First Visit To Colorado

Altitude and the elevation of Colorado take some getting used to. This is why so many professional athletes dread competing against the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and the Colorado Rockies. If running around the largest city in the state can wear them out at 5,280 feet, imagine what the incline of a hiking trail at 12,500 feet might feel like to a normal person. One of the most common mistakes first-timers make is not taking it slow and easing into the great outdoors here.

Is Colorado a Dangerous State?

While everyone may fall in love with the Rocky Mountains at first glance, not everyone can enjoy them equally. Elevation can make some people feel faint, while it can make others sick. Mountain Passes and hiking trails that seem doable on a website can become treacherous and even scary places in an instant. Thankfully, countless guided tours and experiences are available to show off just about any part of the state you might be interested in.

Best Ways to Enjoy Colorado

Spending time at Colorado's State and National Parks is something every visitor should do. It's possible to safely view wildlife, mountain peaks, and whitewater rapids without heading into the backcountry on your own. No matter what you would like to do during your first visit to the Front Range or the Western Slope, there are a handful of rookie mistakes to avoid that we will share in the photo gallery below.

12 Mistakes People Make When Visiting Colorado

People visiting Colorado for the first time often fall victim to many of the same mistakes. If you know someone who wants to enjoy the Rocky Mountains for the first time, make sure they take a look at the twelve mistakes below that are easily avoidable with a little preparation.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

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