Snow-snow-snow! The best way to dive into winter is getting out and exploring the snowy backcountry of Colorado. Jay spent his Saturday afternoon taking a break from classes, and climbing high in Rocky Mountain National Park. With lots of snow in the forecast, it’s safe to say that winter is here, and the much welcomed snow has opened up a different way to explore this beautiful state.   Thanks Jay!  Read More

Winter is here! What better way to celebrate the arrival of snow then going our for a day in the flatirons? Mark spent his day embracing the cold in style, throwing on layers and finding deep snow in the backcountry. This is his third winter here in Colorado, and his first in Boulder. His favorite activities include hiking, snowboarding, and just being outside! In this picture, he lays in the snow and catches his breath. Nice to meet you Mark!  Read More

Before winter crept into the foothills, Matthew spent the afternoon hiking in the flatirons. Only days before snow blanketed the forest, he made sure to squeeze in one final late fall hike. The snow doesn’t bother him however, because he is an avid backcountry skier. As the snow accumulates in Rocky Mountain National Park, he will soon be heading out to catch some fresh powder. Nice to meet you matt!  Read More

Snow, snow, and more snow! As the flakes keep falling, it’s the perfect time to grab a sled and hit the smaller slopes of Boulder. Or in this case, the Flatirons! Rick insist, “if you are hiking all the way up, might as well sled down.” Well, mind blown Rick. Brilliant! Next time I find myself hiking in the snow, I’ll grab the old sled on my way out and make my descent far more entertaining.  Read More

Winter is here! With the first big snow bringing in the accumulation, Boulder residents are finding their way outside for fun winter activities. This young man threw on his layers and found some time to hike around in backcountry. His favorite part about being in nature in winter time? “The silence, and peaceful quite that snow brings into nature. Everything is so quite, and things are so still. I find peace in that”.   Thanks friend, enjoy your peaceful experience in nature!    Read More

Meet Matt! A traveling adventurer, Matt shifts through all his gear preparing for a day hiking in the flatirons. He spent the summer guiding on Mt. Shasta in California, but came to spend the fall/winter here in Colorado. He loves skiing in Colorado’s beautiful backcountry, and takes advantage of Boulder’s easy access to wilderness areas surrounding Rocky Mountain National Park.  Read More

Summit of the Week! This week, Jordan, a fulltime student reaches the summit of an unnamed peak in the Flatirons. After spending the afternoon hiking trails near Green Mountain, he took the opportunity to scramble up a nearby peak. He skipped all the people by scrambling up the rock formation, and had this summit all to his self. Great seeing you Jordan!    Read More

LARP is back! This week the teams again faced one another, as this character shows that its not all just knights and armor. Among the contestants to line up today featured not only ninjas, but a Jedi as well. These guys invited anyone who would like to try this sport for the first time. The link for LARP in Colorado is http://www.larping.org/larp-colorado/   Thanks for sharing guys!    Read More

Meet Christine! Originally from Germany, she was driving through Boulder on a cross country trip with her husband. They spent the day bouldering in the Flatirons behind this beautiful city. In this picture she looks up as her husband ascends a tricky route on Mt. Sanitas. Only here for a few days, the couple enjoyed hiking and eating at restaurants here in Boulder! Nice to meet you guys, have a great time in America!  Read More

Meet Nick! He spent the day summiting Bear Peak, before heading back down for a microbrew in Boulder. This was his first time reaching the top of Bear, and his favorite portion of his hike was going off trail and scrambling up the rock face. He wants to climb all the Flatirons behind Boulder, and this was his firth one checked off the list! Good luck with your summits Nick!  Read More

Football is here! This is Richard, and he is a fulltime student. He spent the day tailgating in the park, throwing around the old pig skin and enjoying a refreshing beverage. How do you celebrate college football on Saturday?  Read More

Its time to LARP! (Live Action Role-play)  With foam swords and padded arrows, these guys rush into battle dressed in the regalia of ancient warriors. “It the closest thing we get to real combat, without dying” commented a knight dressed in plastic armor. These guys meet weekly in Boulder, Denver, and Fort Collins locations simply for the thrill of battle. Appointing an ‘uphill’ and ‘downhill’ team, they charge one another and battle until one side is declared the winner! Then they simply reset and compete again. This international phenomenon is gaining... Read More

A day exploring is never a day wasted! It’s even better when you find yourself off trail. This fulltime student took a break from studying to get out and enjoy the beautiful countryside Colorado has to offer. After hiking a trail in the Flatirons, he decided to go off route and scramble up a fallen tree. It is always nice to get away from it all, find a nice place to relax off the beaten path, and soak up every ounce of nature.  Read More

Climb Time! Oh yes, what a lovely way to spend the day. These four climbers were found in the Flatirons ascending this pitch of 5.6 sport. All Colorado natives, these climbers drove into town to check out what sport routes Boulder had to offer. They enjoyed the day outside, and planned on heading back into town for dinner after a successful day of rock climbing. Thanks for chatting guys, see ya around!  Read More

Meet Andy and Domenic! These two Ohio natives came into town to experience the Rocky Mountains and Colorado’s vibrant culture. They landed in Denver, and immediately caught a cab to a friends house here in Boulder. Dispensaries and mountains were top on their list, and they visited both. They submitted Holy Cross, as well as spent a day in Denver shopping at different stores.   Great to meet you guys! Hope to see you back in Colorado soon!  Read More

Summit of the Week! This group shared a sunset on South Boulder Peak this past week. After spending the day hiking through the Flatirons, they all took a second to soak up the beautiful setting sun on this beautiful city. When asked what their favorite part of being in in Boulder was, they all replied, “this, of course”!   Nice to meet you guys! Enjoy the rest of the cool weather before the snow comes!  Read More

Meet Coda! This fulltime student enjoys hiking, camping, and exploring the backcountry of Colorado. His favorite hobby is snowboarding and spending time out in nature. He spent the first couple of weeks this summer hiking the Colorado Trail, beginning just outside of Denver. By beginning in mid May, he quickly ran into snow in the lost creek wilderness and had to cut his hike short. However, he is looking forward to getting back out and finishing the thru-hike in the near future. Thanks Coda!  Read More

Meet Abraham! This Kentucky native loves moonshine and freedom for all. More commonly known as the 16th president of this great nation, it can be assumed that the mountains are his favorite thing about Colorado!  Read More

Meet Chelsea! This Indiana native is a full time student and musician, that loves going to shows in her free time. Some of her favorite things about living in Colorado is the easy access to hiking, and the clean mountains air. Her grandparents currently live in Erie, and she visits boulder regularly. Thanks you for your time!  Read More

Meet Chelsea! This full time student is graduating this semester, and looking forward to moving back to her home state of Tennessee. What will she miss most about this beautiful state? The fresh air, mountains, and how nice the people are of course! Good luck with your future endeavors in Tennessee, and thank you for your time!  Read More