I am going to schedule a quickie one zone, long weekend trip in January where I am flying to and from my beginning end points. I am using Den and Pdx as my start /end points because I think IMO this is some of the most scenic routes that Amtrak offers. I have done a search on AU for which way to go. I know this topic has been beat to death.... but. Which way would you go Den to Pdx or Pdx to Den? Why? I plan on flying in/out the day before/after, so connection times aren't a problem.