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.
Eldora Ski Resort – Skiing and Snowboarding
Your Hotel For Eldora Ski Resort Intro Eldora’s location near the mountain town of Nederland means that Denver and Boulder skiers can access it without battling the traffic on I-70—a huge plus on powder days! As a smaller operation, Eldora is very family-friendly, with plenty of programs for kids and
5 Dawn Patrol Skis in Boulder’s Backcountry
Let Us Serve As Your Ski Lodge in Boulder With These Great Tours Jackson Hole has Teton Pass. Salt Lake City has Little Cottonwood Canyon. Bozeman has Bridger Bowl, and Bend has Tumalo Mountain. Boulder, Colorado, has, well, nothing analogous that caters to ravenous dawn patrollers, those of us who
3 Must-Visit High Alpine Lakes in Vail
Winter in Vail is unforgettable, but a visit to the hills around this quintessential resort town in the heart of Colorado’s Gore Range during the warmer months is pure magic. Hiking options abound throughout the hills surrounding Vail, but it’s the high alpine lakes hidden in the upper reaches of
Seek the Call of the Rocky Mountain Elk
Get away from any trailhead in Colorado and the noise of everyday life disappears. Wind whispers through stands of pine trees and aspen leaves chatter like unruly children. But in the fall, things get a little louder. Rocky Mountain elk, some of the largest land mammals in North America, are
Do You Know Your Mountain Trivia?
Size isn’t everything in a mountain. Neither is topographic prominence, or isolation, or vertical rise, or geologic age, or symmetry, or wildness. The best mountains, of course, are those that get lodged in your heart so that you feel them even when you’re far away, and lodged in your subconscious
Halloween Hikes: The Spookiest Trails in America
There’s nothing like a scary story or creepy folklore to add some extra spirit to your hike. And there’s no better season than fall—the time for haunts and haints—to point your hiking boots in the direction of the spooky trails across the United States. The these hikes all feature some
23 Must-Visit American Cities for Outdoor Adventure Travel
So much to do, so little time. From the rolling mountains of the Southeast, to the jagged peaks of the West, to the river canyons, waterfalls, and old-growth forests of the Pacific Coast, the Continental United States is home to a lifetime's worth of places to visit and things to
5 Best Hikes for Someone Relocating to Colorado
It’s no secret that Coloradans love the outdoors, and it's pretty obvious why. Look at this place; it's gorgeous! From canyons to mountains to waterfalls, Colorado has it all. It's no wonder that so many people move here from all over the country, and truth be told, that's one of
Clear Creek Canyon Rock Climbing
Intro Clear Creek Canyon in Golden is about 40 minutes from Boulder. As a sibling to Boulder Canyon, the rock climbing here is less established but offers a bit more variety in terms of rock -- gneiss, schist and sandy granite are all present, most of it relatively solid. Because
7 Reasons Why You Should Choose Colorado for Grad School
Choosing a university or college graduate program is a big decision—there are tons of options out there, and every one of them is going to have pros and cons. Add in the extensive application process and then waiting to hear whether or not you’ve been selected. While it’s important 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.
