Altitude 101 for CU Freshmen: How to Adjust Without Feeling Wrecked Welcome to Boulder, new Buffs. You have made it through move-in, the Flatirons are filling the horizon, and a new semester is about to begin. But before you race to the Recreation Center or head straight for your first mountain hike, give your body […]

Nestled against the Flatirons, Boulder has always had this reputation, and honestly, it’s well-earned. People here genuinely care about how they move, eat, sleep, and recover. It’s not performative. Whether you’re a weekend hiker, a serious climber, or someone who just loves the farmers market on Saturday mornings, wellness isn’t a trend in this town. […]

Boulder is heading into another dangerously hot stretch. After reaching 104 degrees on Monday—tying the record for the highest temperature measured at Boulder Municipal Airport—the city is expected to approach triple digits again this weekend. Saturday’s forecast calls for temperatures near 100 degrees, followed by another hot day Sunday. That makes hydration, shade, and smart […]

Imagine standing at the base of the Flatirons just after sunrise, the summer air still cool against your skin. The sky shifts through shades of pink and gold as the first light reaches Boulder’s famous sandstone formations. This is summer in Boulder, where outdoor movement, fresh food, recovery, and time in nature are woven into […]

As the sun dips behind the Flatirons, painting the foothills in shades of gold and amber, the energy in Boulder begins to shift. The trails quiet after a day of hiking, cycling, climbing, running, and exploring, while patios, gathering spaces, and outdoor hangouts come alive. For many residents, those evenings look a little different in […]

Boulder, Colorado has long been known for its mountain views, outdoor lifestyle, and energetic community. But in 2017, the city received national recognition for something much deeper when National Geographic and Gallup ranked Boulder among the happiest and healthiest cities in America. The ranking wasn’t based on scenery alone. Researchers looked at factors tied to […]

Boulder didn’t make a big announcement about sugar. There were no dramatic headlines or loud campaigns. Instead, something quieter happened. Over time, menus shifted, habits evolved, and the culture simply moved in a different direction. Today, if you look around Boulder — from neighborhood cafés to trailhead snack bags — the change is obvious. Sugary […]

Boulder has always treated health as a way of life, but in 2026 that mindset has matured into something more intentional, data-aware, and deeply personal. Fitness here is no longer about chasing extremes. It’s about longevity, mobility, and feeling good in everyday movement—from trailheads to town. Movement First, Metrics Second The biggest shift in Boulder […]

January in Boulder feels different. The air is crisp, mornings arrive quietly, and there’s a collective sense of reset that doesn’t feel forced or performative. While Dry January has become a national trend, in Boulder it blends naturally into daily life. Going alcohol-free here isn’t a challenge—it’s simply another expression of how people already live. […]

In 2025, Boulder didn’t chase fitness trends—it refined them. While much of the country cycled through workout crazes and high-intensity fads, Boulder leaned into something quieter, more sustainable, and deeply rooted in how people actually want to live. The year marked a clear shift away from performative fitness and toward long-term health, daily movement, and […]