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I like both but I think the Canadian Rockies are better,
more rugged, in other words real "rocky" mountains.
Other than the San Juans, most Colorado rockies look
"softer", kinda dull, too easy to climb, you just hike to the summit
Try just hiking to the summit in the Canadian Rockies,
you could be in trouble if not an experienced mountaineer
That being said, US rockies I like are...
Grand Tetons
Wind River Range Wyoming
San Juan Mountains Colorado
Also the mountains in Glacier National Park Montana (they are the most
"Canadian-like", makes sense being just south of US-Canada border
Apparently, Jbear is has not been all over the Colorado rockies. I agree the San Juan's are amazing, but don't forget to check out the swatch range, even Indian Peaks wilderness, which is in the Front Range. There are tons of amazing areas outside go the San Juan's in the Colorado Rockies, just do your research. At the end of the day the Rocky Mountain in both counties are amazing. You might prefer one region over another , to say there is only one mountain range in CO is worth a **** is complete ignorance!
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Apparently, Jbear is has not been all over the Colorado rockies. I agree the San Juan's are amazing, but don't forget to check out the swatch range, even Indian Peaks wilderness, which is in the Front Range. There are tons of amazing areas outside go the San Juan's in the Colorado Rockies, just do your research. At the end of the day the Rocky Mountain in both counties are amazing. You might prefer one region over another , to say there is only one mountain range in CO is worth a **** is complete ignorance!
While Colorado has nice looking mountains in other parts (I like Pikes and Longs on the Front Range), none in my mind really compare to the San Juans. I can't think of another mountain town in the US or Canada that is as cool as Telluride with its setting in the box canyon with striking peaks in the background and canyon walls covered in aspen forest abutting the town. Another thing I love about the San Juans that makes it my favorite mountain region is it rises above the Colorado Plateau to the west. Giving close access to the Mighty Five National Parks in Utah with the other planetary scenery.
To me, I'm a fan of uplift mountains over volcanic, such as the Sangre de Christo range in Colorado. I also love the Wasatch in Utah and Idaho's Sawtooth ranges. Can't forget the northern Rockies in Montana either.
As an American, I must admit I think the Canadian Rockies are more impressive than ours.
The Canadian Rockies destroy their American counterparts.. Don't get me wrong, the American Rockies are beautiful, but they simply can't compare with the stunning beauty of the Canadian... There's a number of reasons that the Canadian Rockies look more impressive. -- Number one they rise from an overall lower elevation, so you can actually see significantly more of the mountain before you; unlike most of the mountains in Colorado or Wyoming which rise from an elevation of nearly 6000 ft.
Number 2, the Canadian Rockies rise at more jagged angles making for much more drastic rise in elevation over a short distance, unlike many of the gradual slopes of the American Rockies... Lastly, the Canadian receive much more precipitation, so they're more green and lush...
The Canadian Rockies are more on par with the European Alps; they're simply on another level... Sorry America!
Ah Mt Robson. I remember it when we visited Jasper and Banff National Parks. Simply stunning. The Canadian Rockies are better than their American counterparts by far.
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