Tips on Living in the Foothills of Colorado

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    Why we moved to a small mountain town

    The strength of our small mountain town

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  • A paved road winding through a forest of tall pine trees with snow-capped mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

    What it's *really* like to move to the mountains

    Tips from our move, including moving costs, new schools and more.

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    Pros and Cons of Mountain Life

    Let’s get honest about what it’s like to live in the mountains

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  • Snow-covered rural town with a winding road, houses, trees, and mountains in the background on a clear winter day.

    4 Things to Consider before Moving to the Mountains

    Considerations before making the move from altitude to snow.

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  • A person with a backpack standing in the woods, overlooking a mountain range with snow-capped peaks and dense forest in the foreground.

    Seven Benefits to Moving to the Mountains

    From health to happiness, here are seven benefits to mountain life

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  • Silhouette of three people in a forest during sunset, one on a rock with hiking poles, one jumping, and one standing with hands on hips.

    Top 6 Family Activities in the Foothills

    Hiking, paddle boarding, ice cream and more

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  • A group of six people, including children and adults, standing on snow with skis near a forest and mountains, enjoying a sunny day of skiing.

    How We Ski as a Family of 6

    Skiing as a family is amazing but can be exhausting and expensive. Here’s how we do it.

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  • A hallway with green turf flooring, white paneled walls, and a wooden bookshelf in the foreground. There is exercise equipment visible at the end of the hallway.

    We Built a Secret Turf Room in our Basement

    We built a turf room and gym in our basement behind a secret bookshelf.

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  • A small wooden house with a snow-covered roof, stairs, and railing, surrounded by snow and trees, during winter.

    How much snow do mountain towns *really* get?

    How bad does it really get (hint: not as bad as you think)

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  • White moving truck with black text parked on a driveway in front of a garage, with a person standing near the garage entrance. The truck has text that says 'Two Men and a Truck' and a phone number. The background features a clear blue sky, green trees, and a hillside.

    Moving Made Easy (it was hard!)

    Moving can be hard - here’s some help to make it easier

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  • Hiker standing on rocky terrain overlooking mountains with patches of snow, forests, and a lake in the distance.

    5 Great Hikes in the foothills

    Beginner to expert hikes and runs

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  • Two hikers trail running on a rocky dirt path through a desert canyon with large mountains in the background under clear blue sky.

    5 Great Trail Runs in the Foothills

    Trail runs across the foothills

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  • Group of people on a mountain summit with a sign that reads 'Mount Blue Sky Interpretive Area, Elevation 14,130', part of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, with scenic mountain views in the background.

    Family-friendly 14er hikes

    Great 14er peaks to hike with families in the foothills

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  • Stacked dark gray, light gray, and black plates with a small red bowl on the top plate, a fork to the left, on a white surface.

    Best restaurants in the foothills

    Fancy to kid-friendly, here are great restaurants across the foothills

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  • A fishing reel with bright yellow fishing line resting on a mossy rock near a riverbank with flowing water and rocks in the background.

    Best recreation and relaxation in the foothills

    From golf and spas, to paddle boarding and fishing

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  • A person holding a white mug of coffee with a mountain valley landscape in the background at dawn or dusk.

    Best Coffee in the Foothills

    Local pours, fancy drinks and space to work in the foothills

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  • A child's hand holding a waffle cone with two scoops of ice cream topped with colorful sprinkles, against a dark blue background.

    Best Ice Cream in the foothills

    From Evergreen to Conifer and beyond

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  • A scenic view of a golf course with lush green fairways, sand traps, and surrounded by rocky cliffs and dry, hilly terrain under a partly cloudy sky.

    Where to Golf in the Foothills

    Check out these 6 golf options within a short drive of Denver.

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  • A classroom filled with students sitting at desks, listening to a teacher at the front of the room near a whiteboard and a projector screen.

    Schools in the Foothills

    Public, charter and private school options in towns across the foothills

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  • Smoke rising from a wildfire in a forested mountain area with blue sky and clouds

    How to be Evacuation Ready

    Tips on preparing for, and surviving through, a fire evacuation

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  • A bear inspecting trash in a black trash bin outside a house.

    Living with Wildlife in the Foothills

    Tips on dealing with wildlife in Colorado

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  • Close-up of a blue medical emergency star of life symbol with a white snake and staff caduceus, viewed through a magnifying glass.

    Health Care in the Foothills

    Information on hospitals, doctors, dentists and more

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  • A French Bulldog puppy sitting on an examination table at a veterinary clinic, wearing a shark-patterned bandana.

    Veterinarian Care in the Foothills

    Finding a Veterinarian in the Mountains

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  • Outdoor wedding ceremony at a scenic red rock canyon, with guests seated on white chairs, a bride and groom standing at the altar, and bridesmaids and groomsmen on either side, surrounded by greenery and dramatic rock formations.

    Where to Get Married in the Foothills

    The foothills offer amazing mountain options to make your day perfect!

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  • A person and a woman walking on a winding country road surrounded by trees and grass at sunset or sunrise.

    Where to Retire in the Foothills

    Tips on Retiring in the Foothills of Colorado

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  • People ice skating and playing hockey on a frozen lake in a snowy mountain landscape with a house and trees in the background.

    Ice Skating on Evergreen Lake

    Enjoy the largest zamboni-groomed outdoor ice skating rink in the world!

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  • A utility box on a sidewalk with the phrase "Be The Change" spray-painted in black, along with a small heart symbol. There are parked cars and residential buildings in the background, and orange traffic cones along the curb.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Where to volunteer in Evergreen, Colorado

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The video of the house in the snow in the header banner on this page is courtesy of Mitch Davis, an amateur drone video guru.