Does Elevation Affect Temperature?

17th September 2019 | Joel Gratz

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Nestled in the rugged San Juan Mountain range in southwest Colorado, Silverton Mountain has one double chair and only double blacks across its 26,819 skiable acres, accessible by hiking (and also by helicopter). - © Courtesy of Silverton Mountain

Nestled in the rugged San Juan Mountain range in southwest Colorado, Silverton Mountain has one double chair and only double blacks across its 26,819 skiable acres, accessible by hiking (and also by helicopter).
Copyright: Courtesy of Silverton Mountain

Nestled in the rugged San Juan Mountain range in southwest Colorado, Silverton Mountain has one double chair and only double blacks across its 26,819 skiable acres, accessible by hiking (and also by helicopter). - © Courtesy of Silverton Mountain

How does elevation affect temperature?

How does elevation affect temperature?

How does elevation affect temperature?

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