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Winter in Boulder is anything but Cold

     I grew up in Chicago and when winter came rolling around it was time for one thing……staying warm.  Here in Boulder, things are a bit different.  With a much more mild winter climate, Boulder offers plenty of winter activities to keep you active and warm. 

     Countless groups and organizations offer winter hikes and activites.  Such as the Flatirons Ski club, which will take you all over the state to ski Colorado.  Both nordic and downhill skiing are available.  What a great way to get outside and meet new people. 

One of my personal favorite Clubs is known as FIDOS or Friends Interested in Dogs and Open Space.  If you have a dog, love the outdoors and enjoy meeting people in your community this is a great club for you.  These two organizations are just a few of the the local groups which help make our winters a bit more fulfilling.  Click HERE to see more local organizations…. 

     Near the Boulder 1 Plaza lies a small ice rink for local skaters to get their fix on.  Who doesn’t enjoy ice skating and hot coco?  Head down there on wed. or Thursday nights and watch a new game that is taking off in popularity here in Boulder.  It is known as Broomball.  A game that mixes hockey and good times into one.  With a brooom-like stick, large ball, and pads teams face off to beat one another in some pretty good competition.  Weather it is 8 degrees or 40, these Broom ball gurus are out there battling for local pride.   For those of you who want a bit more compeition in their Broomball games there is an indoor league at the local rec center you can join. 

Another local Boulder benefit is done by a guy who appreciates a good cross country course.  I met this individual a few years ago and trust me he only does it for the people.   Every time we get a fresh snow he heads out in his truck and grooms a track for cross country skiiers at Morning Side Park, near 9th and Balsam.  From six in the morning to six at night you can find outdoor junkies getting a good workout in or just enjoying the snow.  It is worth the effort and we thank you Boulder Groomer. 

Come to Boulder and check out why our winters are anything but Cold and boring.

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