My friend Chaz and I rented an Air BNB for a month to get a feel for what it's like to live in Boulder. Boulder is a large town situated just over a mile high along side the beautiful rocky mountains. Not only do the Rockies provide a jaw dropping distraction while you're trying to drive, they also make this place a prime destination for rock climbers and snow boarders. On top of that, you always know which way is west, just look for the mountains.
Perhaps the most famous of the landmarks in Boulder are the Flatirons which are three giant rock formations that kind of look like flat irons.
(Flatiron #1)
(Flatiron #2)
Boulder has a very active community with many hiking, running, and mountain biking trails with the most popular probably being the trails that run up the different Flatirons. One stereotype for Boulderite is that they often have bicycles strapped to the roof of their car that are worth more than the car itself. I thought I was unique when I was a rock climber in New York City, but here I am just another climber. It is too common to sit at a cafe and watch people walk by with climbing shoes and chalk bags hanging off of their backpacks. This town is mostly a college town with lots of outdoor activities.
The snow comes in massive dumps, and disappears fast with the beautiful sunny days.
my adventures biking to the climbing gym in the snow below:
More fun in the snow!
(making a snowman in the Trader Joe's parking lot)
So many climbing routes are just a quick 10min drive from Boulder
(First time following a trad route!)
(like those adventure truck commercials)
Driving through the mountains for some snow boarding
Once again Enea joins the adventure!
(Top of Flatiron #1)
(gazing across Boulder)
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