A SLICE OF J1 ADVICE - COLORADO
INTRODUCTION
Colorado is a US state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains. With a population
of approximately 5 million it is noted for its vivid landscape of mountains, plains, mesas,
and canyons. Denver is the capital and the most populous city of Colorado. In the western
part of Colorado there are 4 national parks: Rocky Mountains, Mesa Verde, Black Canyon
of the Gunnison and Great Sand Dunes where there is a kaleidoscope of summer
wildflowers. Colorado is extremely cold in the winter, so when the heat comes in summer,
all of the festivals happen and the locals come out to play! This makes it a fantastic
location to spend your J1 summer!
http://www.colorado.com/
http://cpw.state.co.us/
Some Colorado highlights:
Rocky Mountains
Mesa Verde
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Collegiate Peaks Music Festival 22-24 July
Colorado Mountain Winefest 15-18 Sep
https://www.everfest.com/colorado
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TRANSPORT
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TheE easiest way to get to Colorado would be to fly to Denver, Colorado’s capital. The cost
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The people of Colorado are big out door fans, so many enjoy cycling around during the
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months. http://bicyclevillage.com/
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Denver hosts the largest airport in the state. Shuttle buses run from the airport to all the
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https://www.greyhound.com/
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TheC major cities comprising the greater Denver area are connected by RTD bus
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FREX provides a bus service south of the state to Castle Rock and
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Colorado
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Taxis and shuttle services are available should they be required. If you
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CLIMATE
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The climate of Colorado is quite complex compared to most of the United States. Most of
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is made up of mountains, foothills, high plains and desert lands. Mountains and
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surrounding valleys greatly affect local climate. As a general rule, with an increase in
elevation comes a decrease in temperature and an increase in precipitation.
Summer averages in Colorado state range from 20-30°C. Perfect weather for sunbathing
and water activities.
SOCIAL SCENE
If it can be done, you can do it in Colorado. Whether it’s skiing, climbing, hiking, shopping,
dining or relaxing, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for.
Climb Some of Colorado’s Highest Pecks
For information on the trails and when and where to climb take a look at: www.14ers.com
White Water Rafting
For adrenaline junkies you can take a trip down some of the best rafts Colorado has to
offer. You will see some spectacular scenery as well as getting one of the best thrills of
your life!!! www.coloradorafting.net
Designer Shopping Outlet
www.outletsatcastlerock.com
For those who love shopping this is a must do!
ACCOMMODATION
A good option in Colorado is the university town of Bolder. This is the perfect J1
destination for you if you love outdoor adventure. Whether its white-water rafting, hiking,
rock-climbing or mountain biking you will find it difficult to beat what Bolder has to offer.
Good opportunities for summer employment exist as the ski slopes transform into paradise
of white-water rafting, rock-climbing and mountain biking.
Accommodation in Bolder can be found near the university. For information and help in
finding a place to live in Bolder for the summer please take a look at:
http://ocss.colorado.edu/
Accommodation is readily available in Summit Count where students can rent lodges
conveniently located no more than 20 min from Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Copper and
Breckenridge ski resorts. These resorts offer plenty of employment opportunities and love
to hire J1 students. For more information on this accommodation please take a look at
www.summitpeakslodge.com.
The cost is usually $550 per person for an entire month's stay. However, depending on
how many students are traveling you may be able to strike a deal especially if you plan on
staying for 3 months.
Most of the resorts will offer accommodation to students who they are employing for the
summer months. The rent will then be automatically deducted from your salary. Some
resorts which may be able to offer you accommodation in addition to employment are;
http://www.arapahoebasin.com/ABasin/employment/default.aspx
http://www.keystoneresort.com
http://coppercolorado.com
Further accommodation sites include:
www.rentals.com/Colorado
http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/co
WI-FI ACCESS
http://www.openwifispots.com/state_free_wifi_wireless_hotspot_Colorado_CO.aspx
http://www.wififreespot.com/co.php