Hey All, some comments about climate and conditions we will likely face...
I got up this morning to go swim and checked the temp - 60 degrees in my part of CO. I got curious about what the temp was in Rico, the closest town to our campground - 40 degrees F. High today in Rico is forecast @ 71 degrees F, about 20 degrees cooler than my highs for the day.
Rico is at ~8800 feet above sea level. This can pose a challenge for folks coming from sea level, as altitude sickness can hit quickly, and make one feel pretty miserable w/ headache. At this altitude, as soon as the sun goes down, temps will drop quickly.
The average high temps for Rico in July is 70 degrees, and the average low is 33 degrees. This will make for some good sleeping, but please plan your clothing wisely - it will be cold when we are getting up. Bring lots of layers!
Also bring lots of water and water bottles. Drink lots of water as you climb in altitude to avoid feeling the effects of altitude sickness.
More on Rico:
Rico, Colorado - Wikipedia