Why Boulder Rocks, and Why You Want to Go There

Really short, really informative, and really nicely-written, this description of Boulder, Colorado as  a “front range Shangri-La” is a SportsGeezer Trifecta. Writing for the New York Times, Susan Enfield Esrey tells us that Boulder “blends hardcore athleticism, latter-day hippie sensibilities and university-town liberalism – often melded into the same Teva-wearing individual.”  “On any given day,” writes Esrey, “you’re never far from a preternaturally fit resident burning up calories like crazy: knots of Lance Armstrong look-alikes clotting the bike lanes; wiry climbers toting crash pads; indefatigable young moms towing helmeted toddlers in bike trailers. ” As usual, the Times offers credible advice on Where to Stay, Where to Eat, What To Do During The Day, What To Do and Night, and more. In the end, it’s all about adrenaline, and that’s OK. That’s OK.