A-Journal
Stories, News and Beta From Our Mountain Hotel
We embrace every aspect of being a mountain hotel from stories by the campfire to early morning walks in the pines. We want you to make the most of your stay here with us and as part of that we have create a journal covering everything from lifestyle to sports to culture and more in and around Boulder, Colorado. We hope you enjoy.
Spring in Boulder: A few of our favorite trails
If you ask us, spring in Boulder, Colorado may be the best time of the year. Everything starts to wake up and the town starts popping off with vibrant colors and adventures around every corner. Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder offers an abundance of outdoor activities
THE ULTIMATE COLORADO ROAD TRIP
Reposted from theworldonmynecklace.com If you have a few weeks and want to find out the best places to go on a Colorado Road Trip beyond the obvious tourist sites, then this Colorado Itinerary is for you! Read on for the most comprehensive Colorado Road Trip Itinerary to see the best
How long can the coronavirus live on surfaces, can I get COVID-19 twice, and every other question you might have about the pandemic
Since the novel coronavirus began spreading throughout China in January, it has reached 104 additional countries and infected 109,577 people globally. So far, 3,809 people have reportedly died from COVID-19. To contain community outbreaks, countries have taken drastic measures like travel restrictions and are now contemplatingaudienceless sport matches. Amid
Fight COVID-19 on the go with homemade hand sanitizer
You probably haven’t considered making your own hand sanitizer. Stores sell it for cheap, in a variety of scents and styles, and it’s basically as good as it can be. But if you’ve been to a pharmacy in the midst of a viral outbreak like the one currently gripping the
Three Things You Need to Make the Perfect Camp Breakfast
Camp cooking is somewhat of an art. When the right person in camp does the cooking, the meal can seem like one of the best you have ever tasted. Breakfast is no exception, as a great camp breakfast will rank right up there with your favorite breakfast restaurant or omelet
Why COVID-19 can’t beat a good hand-washing
Researchers are still working to understand how deadly COVID-19 is and how it spreads. But they know one thing for sure: Washing your hands is the key to minimizing the novel coronavirus’ powers of destruction. Hand washing really, really works—and not just during outbreaks of new respiratory viruses. It also
Your travel-related COVID-19 questions, answered
The spread of coronavirus has us all full of questions. But as news of travel bans and outbreaks in several countries hit the headlines, those holding plane tickets are particularly worried about what they should do. If that’s you, your decision to cancel or reschedule your trip will largely depend
Independence Pass Bouldering
Intro Nestled far enough away from the weekend crowds of Denver but only minutes outside of Aspen, Independence Pass is a bouldering jewel in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. The many glacially carved bouldering venues are situated on the highest paved pass in the state. Keep elevation in
Green Mountain
Intro At 8,144 ft. Green Mountain is the most accessible of the “big three” Boulder summits (the others being 8,461 ft. Bear Peak and 8,549 ft. South Boulder Peak). The standard trailhead for a hike up Green is located in town at the base of Gregory Canyon on the perimeter
Rollins Pass – Backcountry Skiing
Intro For those who like their backcountry touring served with a side of history, Rollins Pass—just ten miles off the Peak-to-Peak Highway—is a treasure trove. Park at the East Portal of Moffat Tunnel, which burrows under the Continental Divide, and follow the well-trodden skin track up its gentle climb to
We love to share the outdoors with our guests at our little mountain hotel and as part of that we maintain a robust outdoor journal. We cover everything from how to make the perfect camp breakfast to the insiders guide to skiing our local ski resort. For more on our local community check out Visit Boulder for nightlife, dining and more.
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We love to share the outdoors with our guests at our little mountain hotel and as part of that we maintain a robust outdoor journal. We cover everything from how to make the perfect camp breakfast to the insiders guide to skiing our local ski resort.