Maintaining your Boulder house in spring is a great way to ensure it stays in good condition and to prevent potential problems from becoming major issues. Here are seven spring house maintenance tips, including important inspections: 1. Gutter and Downspout Cleaning: Remove leaves, twigs, and any other debris that has accumulated in your gutters and downspouts over the winter.  Yelp lists the top ten Boulder Gutter Cleaning Services. This prevents water damage to your siding and foundation. Additionally, the overflow from blocked gutters can cause flooding water to come off the roof anywhere!... Read More

As Boulder‘s winter frost gives way to the warmth of spring, sunflowers emerge as a vibrant symbol of the season. Their cheerful blooms and towering presence bring joy to any garden or landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice enthusiast, cultivating these beautiful flowers can be a rewarding experience. This guide will provide you with the knowledge and tips you need to grow and care for sunflowers, allowing you to bask in their radiant beauty throughout the spring and summer months. The Allure of Sunflowers Sunflowers, with their striking golden petals and dark brown... Read More

Boulder is nestled in the Rockies, and is surrounded by our neighboring ski areas. Within 2 hours lie some of the finest skiing in the world. And, the good news!  Spring Skiing in Colorado is Spring Magic! While the snow can be getting rather sparse, and the rocks and mud can make an appearance, the high mountain blue skies and sun make up for it. “Rock Skies” are called for, as is sunscreen. Spring Skiing Will Be Here Sooner Than You Think! One of my brother’s coping methods for the first big snows or big chills is to remind us that Spring Skiing is almost upon us. My personal... Read More

  A Boulder morning, inspired  by Vincent Van Gogh’s style, this picture is a celebration of today’s sunrise, with the anticipated harbinger of springtime warmth and the anticipation of explosions of growth and colors of Spring, Gaze, smile, and enjoy!  Read More

This is Colorado. This is Boulder. One day it is a sub-arctic or arctic blizzard, and the next day it’s spring skiing. The St. Bernard has long been associated with rescues on the slopes. Saint Bernards are a breed of large working dogs from the Swiss Alps, renowned for their historical association with snowy mountain rescues. Originating from the hospice at the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border, these dogs were bred by monks in the 17th century. They were initially used to guard the hospice but soon became famous for their incredible ability to locate and rescue lost... Read More

Spring brings to mind rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, and resurrection.  According to Wikipedia, “During early spring, the axis of the Earth is increasing its tilt relative to the Sun, and the length of daylight rapidly increases for the relevant hemisphere. The hemisphere begins to warm significantly, causing new plant growth to ‘spring forth,’ giving the season its name.”  This time of year is the perfect time to spring forth with a new exercise routine. Changing your workout is important to avoid boredom, overcome plateaus, and achieve new levels of fitness. Here are some ideas for... Read More

Denver hit a new record low on Monday at 15 degrees, beating the previous record of 17 degrees in 1933. With the cold temperatures has brought snow across the front range, and more to come on Thursday this week. Boulder was hit significantly harder than Denver, with about 15 inches of snowfall so far, while Denver has only accumulated about an inch. Air Force Academy – 7.1 inches Aspen Springs – 8.7 inches Aurora – 2 nches Blue River – 7 inches Breckenridge – 10.8 inches Castle Pines – 5.5 inches Colorado Springs – 4.5 inches Cripple Creek – 2.8 inches Denver... Read More

As Colorado finally begins to warm up and head towards spring, three ski resorts are hosting these can’t miss deals to wrap up the season. March 12 is hooky day, and Loveland Ski Area is offering lift tickets for $35 and a coupon for buy one get one passes valid for up to two weeks. At Leadville’s Ski Cooper, tickets go down to $30 for every Thursday in March! Finally, March 27 will host the three day WinterFest at Eldora Mountain Resort. This even includes bluegrass and Americana bands playing at the resort.  Read More

The spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 5:58 P.M. EST. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.  Fun fact: the word equinox comes from the Latin meaning “equal night,” referring to the fact that the length of the day and night are nearly equal in most parts of the world. Since spring is almost here for most of us, it’s a great time to think about ways to spruce up our eating habits a bit.  Here are three ways to refine your diet this spring. Make small edits to your diet.  We all... Read More

Warmer temperatures finally brought us a rainstorm instead of snow and that makes me think summer must be right around the corner. And what does summer bring with it? The chance to get outside for long day hikes, rides, climbs, and camping trips. Now, I know that some people are into snowshoeing or cross-country skiing into the mountains and bearing the low temperatures for winter camping trips but I am not one of those people. Summer is my season and I don’t consider a camping trip complete without a small growler of seasonal craft beer to wash down a mediocre freeze-dried meal. Luckily for... Read More