Welcome to Denver
The Mile High City.
Elevation: 5,280 ft.
Population: 711,463 people
Sunny Days Per Year: 300
Average Annual Snowfall: 5 ft. in the city, 25 ft. in the mountains
Colorado 14ers to Conquer: 58 Peaks
Sports Teams: The Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Denver Nuggets (NBA), Denver Broncos (NFL), Colorado Rockies (MBA)
Denver, the capital of Colorado, is an American metropolis dating to the Old West era. Larimer Square, the city’s oldest block, features landmark 19th-century buildings. Museums include the Denver Art Museum, an ultramodern complex known for its collection of indigenous works, and the mansion of famed Titanic survivor Molly Brown. Denver is also a jumping-off point for ski resorts in the nearby Rocky Mountains.
We love Denver’s wide offering of urban, agricultural, and outdoor recreational lifestyle. You will discover opportunities for city outreach, sporting events, concerts, and some of the best local modern restaurant offerings.
Brandon’s Top 5:
Crested Butte Ski Resort
Redeemer Pizza
Cerebral Brewing
The Decalibron (14er expedition)
Steam Espresso Bar
Wes’ Top 5:
Buena Vista and the Arkansas River
Ratio Beer Works
Middle State Coffee
Nymphing on the Yampa River
Eating Yak at the Buckhorn Exchange