Personal Care
Low Oxygen
Since Breckenridge is so high up in the mountains, the air there is much thinner. This makes it quite difficult to do any sort of physical activities for extended periods of time, if you aren't used to it. We've put together some recommendations to help our guests prepare.
- Pace yourself and take breathers
- Drink plenty of water
- If needed, supplemental oxygen canisters can be purchased around town
Low Humidity
The air in the mountains is very dry. Indoors is made worse by the fact that everyone has their heaters on full-blast all the time (which makes sense - it's cold). To make sure everyone is as comfortable as possible, we've prepared a list of things our guests should bring to protect themselves against the low humidity.
- Moisurizing lotion
- Soothing eye drops
- Chapstick
- Travel humidifier
Lots of Snow
Breckenridge gets lots of snow, especially during the time our wedding is planned. As Texans, we're not very accustomed to snow, so we've put together of some recommended items for our guests.
- Polarized sunglasses (sun glare off of snow can be intense)
- Waterproof shoes (such as snow boots)
- Warm, waterproof jacket
- Gloves
- Wool socks
Weather Concerns
Snowy roads
In and around Breckenridge, snow accumulates on roads frequently. Unlike in Texas, things don't shut down when it snows. However, delays may still occur. In rare cases, travel to and from Breckenridge could be prevented entirely.
- Keep an eye on weather reports and adjust plans, if necessary (don't risk yourself!)
- If you're getting a rental vehicle, make sure it's 4WD or AWD (the heavier, the better)
- Don't drive your own vehicle to the venue (unless you have 4WD or AWD and have winter tires)
Avalanche territory
As evidenced by numerous haphazardly-felled trees, avalanches happen often in and around the Breckenridge area. The risk at the venue is extremely-low to non-existent (it's above areas where avalanches occur). However, when traveling to and from Breckenridge, be wary just in case an avalanche occurs.
- Avoid longer-distance traveling (e.g., between towns) during or shortly after heavy snow storms