23 'red flags' when it comes to dating a Coloradan

Colorado Parks and Wildlife shared some dating 'red flags' in honor of Valentine's Day related to the outdoor recreation scene. For example, one that made our team chuckle was "Valentine Red Flag: Has a selfie with a moose," playing on the rule that getting too close to animals is a bad idea and can be illegal in many cases.

In the same vein, here's a list of more 'red flags' when it comes to dating in Colorado:

1. Refuses to acknowledge that flannel is the most sensible form of clothing
2. Prefers drinking Bud Light instead of a local craft brew
3. Still thinks Rocky Mountain Oysters are seafood
4. Refuses to learn how to correctly pronounce Estes Park, Ouray, and Tabegauche
5. Always opts to use their days off to sit on the couch
6. Doesn't follow 'best practices' when it comes to fire safety
7. Tosses trash off a ski lift
8. Spends more time on their phone during a hike than enjoying nature
9. Falls for 'fake spring' in mid-February every year
10. Blasts music from a speaker while on the trail
11. Cheers for the Chiefs
12. Finds a 'ski goggle' tan-line unappealing
13. Doesn't know the difference between an elk and a deer
14. Can't drive in the snow, but refuses to get in the right lane while driving slow, too
15. Isn't prepared for a 30-degree temperature swing throughout a day of hiking
16. Bashes 'transplants' despite being one themselves
17. Has an aversion to green chile
18. Directionally challenged despite the many mountains and other natural landmarks in plain sight
19. Thinks Chacos are unacceptable footwear for a casual night out
20. Thinks well-behaved dogs don't belong on brewery patios
21. Can't name at least one major peak on their local skyline
22. Can't pitch a tent
23. Thinks another state is more beautiful than the one they call home

What's another 'red flag' when it comes to dating a Coloradan? Let us know in the comments.