Cheyenne And Winter Senior Health

[sunsprit]

LB wrote: "Loveland area in June of 2019/next year. However, we are still wondering if we will be able to handle the winter months there"

the differences, if any, between Parker and Loveland for winter climate are miniscule.

[BabyBoomers2]

Originally Posted by sunsprit

LB wrote: "Loveland area in June of 2019/next year. However, we are still wondering if we will be able to handle the winter months there"

the differences, if any, between Parker and Loveland for winter climate are miniscule.

Well, from doing some research online, Parker does get more snow, because it's almost 1,000 feet higher than Loveland.

Parker: 5,869 ft. elevation

Loveland: 4,982 ft. elevation

Average yearly snow amount.....

Parker: 66 inches

Loveland 41 inches

[sunsprit]

Originally Posted by LoveBoating

Well, from doing some research online, Parker does get more snow, because it's almost 1,000 feet higher than Loveland.

Parker: 5,869 ft. elevation

Loveland: 4,982 ft. elevation

Average yearly snow amount.....

Parker: 66 inches

Loveland 41 inches

as I posted, this is a miniscule difference … the streets are cleared fairly comparably, so getting around isn't particularly affected. Ambient temps and winds are close … a few degrees difference isn't going to radically affect how you dress and your outdoor activities.

The advantage to Loveland is closer proximity to the Front Range foothills and lakes in the immediate area as well as being somewhat closer to the mountain lakes. OTOH, Parker puts you closer to the longer season lakes such as Pueblo Res.

[BabyBoomers2]

Originally Posted by sunsprit

as I posted, this is a miniscule difference … the streets are cleared fairly comparably, so getting around isn't particularly affected. Ambient temps and winds are close … a few degrees difference isn't going to radically affect how you dress and your outdoor activities.

The advantage to Loveland is closer proximity to the Front Range foothills and lakes in the immediate area as well as being somewhat closer to the mountain lakes. OTOH, Parker puts you closer to the longer season lakes such as Pueblo Res.

Well, with our age, at moving time, of 70 and 71, we definitely wouldn't be doing much outdoors during the winter months. We didn't when we had our house in Parker from mid 2004 thru Oct 2007. Our time-of-the-year there is summer.
Couldn't/wouldn't move back to Parker. Wayyyyy to crowded for us now. Stopped by there this past July and was sort of surprised at how much it had changed.

[nm9stheham]

As said, falls happen anywhere. JAX has the occasional hurricane..... dealing with the aftermath of a serious one could be pretty hard on your health too! I say "head west, young man" LOL and enjoy it!

[sunsprit]

Originally Posted by LoveBoating

Well, with our age, at moving time, of 70 and 71, we definitely wouldn't be doing much outdoors during the winter months. (snip).

You folk aren't any older than me … and I'm on a working ranch/farm east of Cheyenne. Just the two of us handle 98% of the chores here, although I've reached a point in my life where I'll pay a fencing outfit to do the fencing instead of me setting all the posts and stringing the wire for new construction. Repairs? those need to be done in a timely manner, so it's get out the tools on the ATV and get 'er done.

In addition to the ranching/livestock chores, and keeping critters fed and livestock waterers clear … our lambing season starts in late March. So we're out in the barns and corrals during winter storms, and oft-times the woolies need attending to 24/7. We're back and forth from house to barns or from a camper we keep next to the barn during these times.

But it's not "all work" at this time of the year. On the clear winter days I can fly to Saratoga or Thermop for a hot soak … or visit friends in Aspen with a place near Conundrum Hot Springs. Doesn't take too long to fly to these places and I'm not driving on frequently messed up roads during that season.

As well, there's ice fishing in the local and regional lakes, some very accessible via 4x4 pick-up w/camper.

When we had horses, winter trail riding was a blast. Had to dress appropriately for this and not overheat the horses, but we had many days of fun in the sunny … yet cold … days.

And I've still go my workshop … doing boat repairs, and my own cars/trucks/farm equipment & machinery repairs.


From my perspective, the bottom line is if you're going to spend the 6-7 winter months here, you may want to revisit what activities are available and accessible to you rather than going into hermit mode for the winter season. Otherwise, I'd suggest that you consider snowbirding to warmer climes down south for the winter and return to the Front Range and mountains during the fair weather months for your boating season.

Alternatively, may I suggest that a primary residence in Colorado in this area is counter-productive to your lifestyle? Maybe moving to a warmer clime as your "home base" in the SW USA and then coming to the Rocky Mountain Region for a few summer/clear weather months? there's a lot of seasonal rentals and/or RV camping that may well suit your recreational pastimes in the fair weather months here and then you could skeedaddle back to your retirement base after Labor Day and before the snow flies.