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Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

December 29th, 2022

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

October 25th, 2022

This local street artist gets some help from a passerby on this beautiful creation at a fountain on Pearl Street. By collecting nearby leaves and flowers, he constructed a stunning collage of interesting characters. Thanks for making this city beautiful!  Read More

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

October 11th, 2022

What better way to spend the afternoon than busting sweet tricks out behind Pearl Street? This skater has the right idea, soaking up the last little bit of warm weather before winter creeps in. Have fun shredding the concrete brother!  Read More

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

October 7th, 2022

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

Faces of Boulder- Coda!

March 12th, 2022

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

Faces of Boulder- Summit of the Week!

February 10th, 2022

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day

December 12th, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

November 27th, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

November 25th, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Summit of the Week!

November 21st, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

November 20th, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Summit of the Week

November 15th, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

November 14th, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

November 9th, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

November 6th, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

November 5th, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

October 29th, 2015

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

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

October 26th, 2015

Meet Chris! This avid climber from Fort Collins spent the day exploring the backcountry of Boulder. After growing up climbing around Fort Collins and the Poudre Canyon, he decided to take  some time and give the Flatirons a spin. What was his favorite part of climbing near Boulder? “The easy access to the rock.” Great to meet you Chris!  Read More

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

October 25th, 2015

Summit of the Week! This fulltime CU student from Wyoming stands at the summit of Mt. Sanitas, looking down towards Boulder. With fall in the air, and winter coming soon, what better way to enjoy the outdoors than hitting the Flatirons? Keep exploring Boulder!  Read More

Faces of Boulder- Pic of the Day!

October 24th, 2015

These Colorado hikers love reaching the summit! So what is more satisfying, the journey or the destination? Well both are equally important if you ask these gentleman. With a pack, climbing gear, and smiling faces, these two were with a small group spending the afternoon exploring our beautiful backcountry. Nice meeting you guys!  Read More