Thread: Mountain Vacation Destination??

Hi fellas. I am about to finally graduate from college this May. My girlfriend isn't quite done yet but our relationship has made some incredible gains. We have also grown tremendously as people and have dealt with many of our personal issues.

So I thought it would be fitting that we would take a vacation somewhere in the US to see some beautiful mountainous landscapes. We are Floridans and have never even seen mountains and I would love to find a place that isn't very cold in May, June, July. I would also like to be in an area where there is other things close by like shopping, places to eat, nice bars. My main goal is to just be able to be up high and see the beautiful landscape below.

Anyone have any suggestions or personal experiences they would like to share??

Thanks,
Gabe

Two places come to mind

Google them

Leadville Colorado

Sandpoint Idaho

My parents moved from S.Florida to western North Carolina (Cullowhee) and love it up there. You should also look at maybe going up to Asheville, NC for the big SRP convention in June!

I'd head out to Idaho just to see The Glen House.

EDIT: Here's the thread about the meet with pics of the event last year. First weekend in June.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...gathering.html

are you looking to fly or drive?

Helen, Ga has some nice mountains if you want to drive. They have some real good deals on little houses that you rent that are up on the mountain. PM me if you want some more info, I also have some codes for specials that they always email me

I happen to like the ADK High Peaks, but those are small mountains compared to what you can find elsewhere. Great downhill biking on Whiteface and Gore, cross country biking at Mt Van Hoevenberg (that's prolly spelled wrong), and Lake Placid is nearby too. Naturally, there is great hiking too (how many of the 46ers can you bag during your one trip?).

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I happen to like the ADK High Peaks, but those are small mountains compared to what you can find elsewhere. Great downhill biking on Whiteface and Gore, cross country biking at Mt Van Hoevenberg (that's prolly spelled wrong), and Lake Placid is nearby too. Naturally, there is great hiking too (how many of the 46ers can you bag during your one trip?).

I second the Adirondacks for their beauty, trails, Touristy stuff but it might still be a little chilly in May at least at night. I would imagine most mountain areas will be chilly that time of year.

Santa Fe New Mexico, Taos, New Mexico and all of Northern New Mexico really.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Santa Fe New Mexico, Taos, New Mexico and all of Northern New Mexico really.

Ah yes, I'd forgotten about those. My mom is in Santa Fe, and there is a great view of the mountains from the hot tub on the back porch, especially at night when all you see is sand, steam, and stars. Bootiful!

GReat suggestions guys! Sequoia looks soo nice.

I would prefer to drive. But flying is an option. Low price is also a plus! Thanks guys

There's nice mountains and mountain areas just north of you in North Carolina, Maggie Valley and on up into Tennessee areas. The Smokeys and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville, NC sticks out as being a pretty place.

However, if you want REAL mountains, you will want to head out west to the Rockies, the Unitas and the Grand Tetons. While you're at it head on into Zion National Park and Red Rock country.