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Winter in Boulder

Boulder winters are a bargain: 300 days of sun means half your January hikes happen in a light jacket, and Eldora is 40 minutes up the canyon with no I-70 traffic involved.

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Skiing

Skiing Near Boulder: Eldora and the Best Day Trips

Skiing near Boulder: Eldora is 35 minutes up the canyon and on the Ikon Pass. The pass math, the ski bus, I-70 traffic windows, and where to rent gear.

Your Boulder Staff · Aug 23, 2026 · 10 min read
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Feature Articles

Best Winter Activities in Boulder, Colorado

In this article, we will cover the best winter activities in Boulder, Colorado. Outdoors, indoors, cultural events, and places to stay and relax while it is col...

Jennifer Zukowski · Jan 07, 2022 · 8 min read
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Feature Articles

Your Guide to Winter Hiking In and Around Boulder

The leaves have fallen and we’ve already enjoyed our first snowstorm. It’s November in Boulder! With each passing day, it seems that fall is slipping away and w...

Alli Fronzaglia · Nov 25, 2014 · 6 min read
What to Do in Boulder on Christmas (Besides Go Out to Eat)
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What to Do in Boulder on Christmas (Besides Go Out to Eat)

With Christmas just around the corner, I know many of us are filling with anticipation for that one magical day of the year where the family gathers and, by mid...

Kelly Tidd · Dec 19, 2016 · 3 min read
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Lifestyle

The Snowshoeing Guide to Boulder – 2016

One of my favorite things about living in Boulder is that the end of summer and warm temperatures doesn’t mean the end of outdoor exploration and fun. While ski...

Kristen Kuchar · Nov 30, 2016 · 3 min read
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Hiking

Get Geared Up for Winter Hiking

Let’s do a little visualization, Boulderites. Imagine a typical summer day in Boulder with temps in the 80’s, a gentle breeze, and trails lined with wildflowers...

Alli Fronzaglia · Jan 25, 2016 · 5 min read
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About Your Boulder

Holiday Traditions in Boulder

As a little girl, and a Colorado native, some of my favorite holiday traditions and memories were made inside of the city limits of Boulder. I still vividly rem...

Tyra Sutak · Dec 16, 2015 · 6 min read
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What's Happening This Weekend in Boulder?

What’s Happening on New Year’s Eve 2015 in Boulder

Holy. Crap. Is it really almost 2015? Yes. Which means we have a pretty dang comprehensive guide to what’s going on in and around Boulder to help you ring in th...

Tyra Sutak · Dec 30, 2014 · 7 min read
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About Your Boulder

A Festive Family Activity: Christmas Light Cruises in Boulder

One of my favorite Christmas pastimes as a kid was the tradition of taking a drive with my family to look at the holiday light displays on the houses in our nei...

Lisa Van Horne · Dec 18, 2014 · 4 min read
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Restaurants

Restaurants in Boulder That Are Open on Christmas Day

Oh, Boulder — you and your hustle and bustle. Christmas is right around the corner and it seems like everyone is running around getting last minute errands done...

Kelly Tidd · Dec 24, 2013 · 2 min read

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