If you live in Boulder, Colorado, you probably know someone who follows a vegan or ketogenic (keto) diet. Maybe you are one of them. But do you know how these diets affect your immune system and your health? We all worry that vegan diets are protein-deficient and keto diets can clog arteries, but is this […]

Winter frigid mornings in Boulder, land of the BUFFS, look different, feel different and sound different. It even smells different. The snow crunches underfoot, our breaths are frosty, and early risers are in for a bit of a cold shock! Of course extra care for bikes and cars is mandatory. Care for the machinery and […]

When it comes to unique ways of relaxing and rejuvenating the body and mind, cold plunging has gained popularity in Boulder, Colorado. Located in Boulder County, this practice involves immersing oneself in cold water for a brief period. This article explores the benefits of cold plunging in the sub-zero temperatures of Boulder, Colorado, and why […]

We’ve been talking about  Boulder “cold” for days. NOW it is going to get really cold! Is “cold” reality or merely clothing? Is cold a matter of degrees on a thermometer or is it something more? Stay WARM! Keep your family WARM! May the wind be over your port bow, and may your sunscreen be […]

Dog sled teams are perhaps uncommon in Boulder, but if the present weather continues, we may be seeing many more of them. Dogsleds, a mode of transportation primarily used in snowy, Arctic regions, have a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Originally developed by indigenous peoples of the Arctic, including the Inuit and […]

Even the bitter cold is a beautiful thing on the Boulder Flatirons.These BUFFS demonstrate that it is a matter of clothing, not temperature to be comfortable. Then the view can be enjoyed. BUFFS Of Boulder Bask In The COLD Morning Light Wearing Proper Winter Clothing Dressing for extra-cold weather is not an accident. There is […]

Sunrise Can Be Too Cold To Melt The Ice!  The rising sun reflects with beauty off the frozen Boulder surfaces that surround us this morning. Rule #1, do not fall down. Rule #2, stay warm! Frostbite and hypothermia are a reality when the temperature is this low. But what is hypothermia? What is frostbite? Frostbite […]

Our COLD night, if clear, will reveal a waxing crescent moon. “Waxing” meaning it is growing larger as the earth lets the sun hit more of the moon’s surface.  Whether the moon is waxing like now, or “waning,” growing smaller, it can be a “gibbous” moon, or a moon in between sliver and full. There […]

It Is The Time Of Year For Chicken Noodle Soup Boulder-Style It is the time of year for chicken noodle soup. Whether you are in Boulder or, at the moment, in much of the rest of the lower 48, chicken soup is on the wish list. Yelp advises the following for Chicken Noodle Soup in […]