You Know Your from Colorado when....

You know you’re from Colorado when…
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Your SUV tire size exceeds your IQ­
Your idea of a traffic jam is more that 10 pedestrians on the bike path.­
You own a big dog named Aspen, Buck, Cheyenne or Dakota that wears a bandana­
The bike on your car is worth more than your car­
You cast out your fishing line while white-water rafting­
You are 82 years old and take up snowboarding­
You know a pass doesn't just involve football or a woman.­
You personally wouldn't pay $10 per head to drive up Pikes Peak unless it was the only mountain on earth, but tell your visitors to do it­
You've stood on solid ground and looked down on a plane in flight­
Your sense of direction is "towards the mountains" and "away from the mountains"­
You get depressed after one day of foggy weather.­
You go anywhere else on the planet and the air feels "sticky" and the sky is no longer blue­ You've got lightning arresters on every outlet­
You switch from "Heat" to "A/C" in one day­
You use a down comforter in the summer because you have the A/C on at 55 degrees­
You're able to drive 65 mph through 13 feet of snow during a raging blizzard­
You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit­
Driving is better in the winter because the pot holes are filled with snow­
You know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and construction­
You think that formal wear is ironed denim­
You consider a three-piece suit to be a pair of shorts, a sweatshirt and Birkenstocks­
Your bridal registry is at REI ­
You can run up 10 flights of stairs without huffing and puffing­
You're a meat-eating vegetarian­
You take your out-of-town guests to Casa Bonita although youd never go there yourself­
You think the major food groups are granola bars, tofu and Coors Beer­
You think that sexy lingerie is tube socks and flannel PJs­
You've been tear-gassed in a riot to celebrate a team's win­
You think the State Governor is John Elway­
You carry skis in your car, just in case­
You can never figure out why your out-of-town guests faint from altitude sickness on a picnic to Mount Evans­
You're week is complete when the Oakland Raiders loose in a playoff game­
You know the "correct" pronunciation of Buena Vista­
April showers bring May blizzards­
Timberline is someplace you have actually been many times­
SPF 90 is not out of the question­
People from other states breathe 5 times as often as you do­
Having a Senator named "Nighthorse" doesn't seem so strange­
A full moon has never kept you awake­
You have an $800 stereo in a $300 truck­
Knowing that Texas and California are downstream gives you a certain feeling of satisfaction when you flush­
You have a business degree and are frying burgers at a McDonald's in Vail­
You can visit friends at sea level, drink a whole case of beer, and not get a buzz­

Colorado Sunset Soap a very cool product, and great mommy day gift for Colorado mommies.

I was looking for a really cool original gift that I could get for my mom on mothers day and stumbled across this. What a cool idea. I will definently keep this is mind the next time I want to get a pretty soap to give as a gift. I give this soap two thumbs up.

Mount Galbraith Hiking Trail

View from the top, One of Mount Galbraiths hiking trails in Golden Colorado


We did this hiking trail Saturday morning, the weather was perfect for it. The scenery was amazing. The trail is narrow and rocky so we had to walk single file up it, one slip and you fall along way down the mountain. We held our breath in several places, and had to cling to the side so that others going down the mountain could get past us. We got a couple good pictues at the top that was the only place I felt safe enough stopping to do that. I would like to do this trail again, just so that I can go the entire way around the loop.

Highlights: Short loop, view down onto Golden, Colorado
Near: Golden, CO
Scenery: 3 stars
Distance: 4.2 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 1100 ft
Hike Time: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Condition: OK, but a few difficult spots
HikeType: Loop

Trailhead: From the intersection of Colorado 93 and U.S. 6 go north 1 1/4 miles. Turn left at the stoplight at Golden Gate Canyon Road and go west 1 1/4 miles. Parking lot and trailhead is on the south side of the road. (Lat:39.46 Lon:-105.15)

I spent a couple hours at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, this is a view from the atrium. Very amazing isn't it. 

Run Now......Ice Cream Later 

Perfect 5K Training Plan

I have lived in Colorado a long time now and have yet to actually run in the BolderBoulder. It's not because I just haven't found the time to do it, I have never been able to run will enough to be in it. I found this training program that will help me and others like you (if you want) to get in good enough shape to do it. Are you with me? Lets go....

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,5033,s6-51-55-0-637,00.html

5-31 Bolder Boulder - Folsom Stadium
Audience watching hang glider at Folsom Stadium. BolderBoulder 

Bolder BOULDER

Memorial Day, May 30, 2005

bold·er adj. (bldr)
1. Fearless and daring; courageous.
2. Requiring or exhibiting courage
and bravery.
3. Unduly forward and brazen; impudent.
4. Clear and distinct to the eye;
conspicuous.
5. Steep or abrupt in grade or terrain.

Boul·der (bldr)
A city of north-central Colorado northwest of Denver. It is a major Rocky Mountains resort and the seat of the University of Colorado (opened 1877).


Our Mission:
· To be the best road race on the planet and to continue to set the standard for road racing around the world.

About the BolderBOULDER
The BolderBOULDER is one of the largest road races in the world. The race attracts more than 50,000 runners and walkers and draws professional athletes from all over the world to compete for one of the largest non-marathon prize purses in road racing. The race starts at the north end of 30th Street near the First National Bank of Colorado, winds through neighborhoods with live music and entertainment along the course and finishes in the University of Colorado's Folsom Field. More than 100,000 spectators watch the festivities from inside the stadium and along the course. Many families make the BolderBOULDER a family tradition and return to Boulder every spring to participate in this community event.

Maroon Bells and Maroon Creek
Located in the White River National Forest 

Colorful Colorado

Welcome to my Colorado home, where we practice the art of inspiration 365 days a year. You’re invited to experience four incredible seasons of adventure and wonder. Rappel down majestic mountains and bask in the luxury of world-class ski resorts. Hike, bike, fish and kayak your way through 18 million acres of state and national parks, forests and monuments. Our natural splendor is rivaled only by our cultural treasures, from ancient Native American sites and historic ghost towns to award-winning vineyards and a thriving visual and performing arts scene. Discover Colorado, and prepare to be inspired.