I don't mind the metro traffic nearly as much. It's a city, I get it- there's gonna be traffic and I think Denver is pretty average as far as city traffic goes. However, I do frequent the mountains a lot tho- and unfortunately much of the commuting requires dealing with the i70 sh!tshow. Hell, I think 285 is getting bad too. Not only that.. but if you're not proactive enough, trailheads are often full, the good fishing spots are taken, ski lift lines are outta the maze, first tracks gone before your second lap, camping spots are overcrowded, etc. The list goes on but that is the reality of many of the closer outdoor rec destinations to Denver. Sure, if you're willing to drive several more hours to the SJs or the Winds, you can avoid many of these issues, but it's just not feasible to do this every weekend. It's tiring.