Probably the best point of all, nyelkman. Be in the best shape you can be, and if you' re packing some extra pounds. (on yer' back or otherwise) take it easy. The NW part of the Western Slope is also relatively low but DRY Up here in the Gunny Basin, Parts of the San Juans, Summit County, South Park and the Leadville area (upper Ark Basin) you start out at 9,000+