Two fourteeners was the goal for the summer, so Missouri Mountain was extra credit. A 10:30 a.m. start (on purpose, thanks to the mountain lion stories), a ptarmigan, a short brutal scree pitch to the saddle, and a ridge I had no business still being on at 2 p.m.
Read MoreIf skiing is part of your identity, your wedding day doesn’t need to look like everyone else’s.
A Colorado ski elopement is simple in the best way: cold air, bright snow, quiet mountains, and the two of you doing something you genuinely love. Some couples want the wildness of a ski-touring sunrise. Others want a resort day with lifts, warm lodges, and an easy plan for guests.
Read MoreColorado is one of the most searched elopement destinations in the country, and it’s easy to see why. Within a few hours of Denver, you can access alpine passes, turquoise lakes, wildflower-filled basins, and rugged mountain backdrops that feel straight out of a postcard. Whether you want a short walk from the car or a hike-to-your-ceremony adventure, Colorado offers an unmatched range of experience-first elopement locations.
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