Where Do Air Force Academy Cadets Go On Weekends?
Colorado Springs is the nearest city, approximately eight miles south and has a population of more than 370,000. Denver, 55 miles to the north, has a population of over two million. Both cities are located in the heart of the Rocky Mountain tourist area, known as “Ski Country, USA.” Because of their tourist attractions, these cities have many advantages and recreational facilities including a variety of restaurants, museums, theaters, nightclubs, shopping centers, athletic facilities and sporting events. Colorado Springs is an important training site for athletes who practice yearly for the Olympics. Denver is the primary access city leading to many mountain resorts, ski areas and scenic drives. The cities of Boulder and Fort Collins also offer many cadets the opportunity to “get away from it all.” Many cadets like to go to ski resorts for a day or weekend of skiing and the Cadet Ski Club provides free transportation and inexpensive ski equipment for these outings. River rafting, mount
