{"id":77,"date":"2015-09-02T13:01:38","date_gmt":"2015-09-02T13:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.navigationmaven.com\/?p=77"},"modified":"2016-02-20T19:26:25","modified_gmt":"2016-02-20T19:26:25","slug":"packing-for-colorado-no-camping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.navigationmaven.com\/index.php\/2015\/09\/02\/packing-for-colorado-no-camping\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing for Colorado [No Camping]"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is not about packing for a camping trip – that’s for someone else to tackle. [Check out intentionaltravelers.com – they have a great post<\/a> on packing for a camping trip. \u00a0I’m sure there are million others.] My idea of camping includes a condo with a bed, running water, and, most importantly, a coffee machine.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re coming from a hot climate it can be hard to wrap your mind around packing for cooler or even cold weather. When we are getting ready for our trip it\u2019s generally in the triple digits in Texas and in Colorado the highs are in the mid-70s. That\u2019s why it\u2019s great to have a list (and continue to add to it while you\u2019re there because you will see something you wished you had brought with you). Regardless, one of the most important things to remember when packing for Colorado is to bring layers. Because the weather can vary so dramatically your best bet is to layer up. Of course, if you are staying where you can wash your clothes, it makes it easier to pack so you don\u2019t have to bring as much. The other thing to keep in mind is that Colorado is very casual \u2013 the more casual you dress the more you\u2019ll fit in. Colorado is not the place for your<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll never forget the first time Jason and I went to Crested Butte. We were such novices at packing for this kind of trip. Neither one of us had hiking shoes \u2013 just running shoes \u2013 and didn\u2019t incorporate some of the necessary accessories that make life much easier in the mountains (a camelbak, rain jacket, and wool socks to name a few). Of course, you can buy all of this stuff once you get there but it\u2019ll come at a premium. If you can\u2019t afford to go on a shopping spree for a trip to Colorado, then have your list and buy things sporadically when you can watch for things to go on sale.<\/p>\n

So, here\u2019s our ever-changing packing list: Packing for Colorado<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Feel free to save it for your own use. It\u2019s in word format so you can add or delete as you wish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This is not about packing for a camping trip – that’s for someone else to tackle. [Check out intentionaltravelers.com – they have a great post on packing for a camping trip. \u00a0I’m sure there are million others.] My idea of camping includes a condo with a bed, running water, and, most importantly, a coffee machine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[45,24,12,21],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7hz1R-1f","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":56,"url":"http:\/\/www.navigationmaven.com\/index.php\/2015\/07\/29\/how-to-get-to-crested-butte\/","url_meta":{"origin":77,"position":0},"title":"How to Get to Crested Butte","date":"July 29, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"Crested Butte isn't exactly easy to get to, but there a number of ways to find your way to the mountain. \u00a0Of course, the usual methods are obvious options - driving or flying. \u00a0For some, driving may seem like an unrealistic option due to the distance, but it has a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Colorado"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.navigationmaven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_7993-e1438141180714-272x300.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":40,"url":"http:\/\/www.navigationmaven.com\/index.php\/2015\/07\/26\/going-back-to-colorado\/","url_meta":{"origin":77,"position":1},"title":"Going Back to Colorado","date":"July 26, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"This makes our 11th year to visit Crested Butte, Colorado. \u00a0Every year a number of people from Texas (okay, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people) make their way to Colorado for a short respite from the heat. \u00a0There really is no other place like Colorado with its breathtaking beauty, cool air,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "ADVENTURES"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.navigationmaven.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_8020-300x225.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":272,"url":"http:\/\/www.navigationmaven.com\/index.php\/2017\/03\/21\/ireland-redux-part-one\/","url_meta":{"origin":77,"position":2},"title":"Ireland Redux, Part One","date":"March 21, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 A friend of mine recently told me that when you get older you have two birthdays. 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