Summer: Mid-June to Early-September
By the time June rolls around, snow is no longer a possibility and sunshine lasts for weeks. All of the roads in the state are open by Memorial Day. The days are long and can be quite hot. Temps often reach into the 90s down in the front range, while the mountains never get above the 80s. The nights are warmer, but can still be a bit cool all summer long, especially at higher elevation. Temps never reach higher than the 50s at the chalet. With the super dry climate, it's almost always a very pleasant heat without any humidity. Being in water is doable, but quite chilly even in the dead of summer. At this elevation, the sun is intense and will cause sun burn all year round, but is especially harsh in the summer. Don't forget sunscreen! Bring plenty of summer clothes with a layer for evenings and don't forget swimwear!
4X4 or AWD is not necessary.
4X4 or AWD is not necessary.