A Winter Face of Boulder Winter in Boulder, Colorado, reveals a different side of climbing. The crowds thin, the air sharpens, and the rock feels more honest. On a clear winter afternoon, a gentleman pads quietly across packed dirt, crash pad strapped to his back, breath visible in the cold. He is not chasing grades […]

January in Boulder doesn’t arrive with fireworks or frantic goal-setting. It shows up quietly—clear mornings, long shadows on the Flatirons, and a collective exhale after the holidays. While much of the country leans into pressure-heavy resolutions, Boulder takes a different path. The new year here isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about returning to what […]

Today’s Boulder’s Dog of the Day perfectly captures what it means to grow up as a puppy in one of the most dog-loving towns in the country. This playful black pup, proudly rocking his favorite blue leash, spent the day soaking up everything Boulder has to offer—fresh air, open space, and that unmistakable feeling that […]

Winter in Boulder doesn’t signal retreat. It signals a reset. As snow settles along trails and the mornings arrive crisp and quiet, the city shifts into a rhythm that feels intentional rather than restrictive. While many places treat winter as something to endure, Boulder treats it as a defining season—one that reveals the city’s character […]

Boulder is quietly stepping into one of the most transformative cultural moments in its modern history. With the Sundance Film Festival set to arrive in 2027, the year 2026 becomes the runway—where planning, alignment, and vision converge. For a city long defined by outdoor culture, innovation, and independent thinking, this moment feels less like an […]

As 2025 comes to a close, Boulder, Colorado offered a quiet reminder that progress does not always arrive with noise. It often shows up in smaller moments — a familiar trail, an evening walk, a shared smile, or a routine that grounds us. This past year wasn’t defined by extremes or spectacle. Instead, it reflected […]

As 2025 comes to a close, Boulder’s food scene tells a clear story. This was not a year defined by flash or over-the-top trends. Instead, Boulder leaned into consistency, comfort, and foods that fit seamlessly into everyday life. Locals gravitated toward meals that supported active mornings, long walks, and familiar routines. Food became less about […]

Every day that us Boulder students go to school, we prepare—quietly—for the possibility of a bullet. That sentence should sound impossible. Instead, it sounds familiar. I think I learned that familiarity long before I understood it. It started, for me, with a license plate. The License Plate I Didn’t Understand Yet  When I was little, […]

Christmas Morning in Boulder: Quiet Streets, Snow-Dusted Peaks, and a City at Peace Christmas morning in Boulder feels different. Before the coffee shops open, before the trails fill, before the noise of the day arrives, the city settles into a rare and beautiful stillness. It’s a moment that belongs only to the early risers, the […]

Winter in Boulder doesn’t slow climbers down — it sharpens them. On a cold, clear day, a Boulderite sets down multiple crash pads beneath a weathered boulder, takes a moment to feel the air, and begins to move. This is Faces of Boulder: Climate Edition — Winter Climbing, where preparation, patience, and respect for conditions […]