Travel

Finding the Current Within

Sailing the Tyrrhenian Sea Article by Sara Bercholz | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Peggy Markel & Ashley Wick Travel will always change the landscape of our minds, but what happens when we push beyond our comfort zones and explore from a different perspective?  When my dear friends, Peggy Markel (culinary travel doyenne) and Ashely Wick (transformational coach with superpowers), put their forces together for a collaborative sailing trip, everything in me was a YES. It was the...

Food + Beverage

Inside and Stout

A Cozy Watering Hole Offering Hearty Meals, Premier Stouts, and a Friendly Atmosphere Perfect for February Article by Colin Gbolie | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer “Stout month has become one of the busiest months of the year for Mountain Sun,” says GM Pat when regaling me on the virtues of the coming tradition of Stout Month in February. This tradition is a great way to keep the energy high during the cold months through house-brewed stouts from their Denver location that...

Food + Beverage

Refining Daytime Dining

The Elegance and Essence of Cafe Fritz Article by Olivia Ossola | Photography by Lily Ossola What makes a meal unforgettable? At Cafe Fritz, we believe every detail matters. From the wine glasses to the flour in our baked goods to the music being played, we meticulously curate each element to create a memorable dining experience. Lily, our creative force, and I, her partner, ensure every detail is flawlessly executed. Our contrasting styles—her enthusiastic "yes" and my cautious "no"—are a...

Sports + Recreation

Keeping Adventurers Connected

Rocky Talkie Improves Backcountry Communication Through Awareness and Innovation Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Rocky Talkie For adventurers Bryce Jones and Alex Page, the backcountry has always been a source of challenge and inspiration. As climbers and explorers, they frequently encountered a fundamental problem: staying connected in remote and rugged environments. In 2017, a climb on Castleton Tower in Utah brought the issue into sharp focus. “That day...

Arts + Culture

Right on Time

The Transformative Nature of Walking with Vulnerability Despite past Experiences/Judgements. A Testament to the Irrelevance of ‘When’ in the Face of ‘Doing' Article by Colin Gbolie | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Some spaces and practices, for the majority of us, become seemingly lost to our youth. Imagine the limitless landscape of a canvas with all the paints you could desire in a room with tables, chairs, and walls seasoned with the rainbow of passive splotches and swipes of...

Arts + Culture

Explore The Bias Inside Us

A Smithsonian Exhibit at the Boulder JCC Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Photography Courtesy of The Smithsonian’s The Bias Inside Us The Boulder Jewish Community Center isn’t one thing or even one building. Built in 2016, the Boulder JCC, or the J as it’s affectionately called, is home to a 2-acre farm that donates 5,000 pounds of food annually and a cafe that partners with Boulder Bridge House/Community Table Kitchen. There are pickleball courts, a forest school, and a preschool...

Sports + Recreation

An Adventurous Ethos

How Community, Performance, and Exploration Combine in the Boulder-Based HIMALI Brand Article by Lisa Van Horne The spark that fueled the creation of HIMALI was struck when co-founders Dave Schaeffer and Tendi Sherpa met at base camp while climbing Mount Aconcagua in Argentina. But the brand's true beginnings stretch back much farther and are rooted in the kindred spirits and aspirations of these two friends and business partners. Dave’s climbing journey began at the local recreation center...

Life + Culture

Creative Valentine's Date Guide

Pottery, Parisian Cuisine, and More Unique Ways to Celebrate Article by Edson Graycar Try It Out Night: Wheel Throwing at Tinker Art Studio When: February 15, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m Where: Tinker Art Studio Ready to get your hands messy and discover a new favorite hobby? Tinker Art Studios' Try It Out Night is perfect for beginners who have always wanted to try their hand at the pottery wheel. During this interactive workshop, you'll learn the basics of centering and throwing clay before...

Home + Design

Love at First Knife

Rekindle Your Love for Cooking this Valentine's at Carbon Knife Co Article by Clarke Watson | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Years ago, when Tina Chon and Craig Field crossed paths in the heat of a professional kitchen, they had no idea their shared obsession with sharp tools would carve the path to a love story.  “In a kitchen full of busy chefs, we bonded over our preference of using Japanese knives,” Craig recalls fondly. “We both took sharpening seriously and somehow, that...

Arts + Culture

Things I Heard While Dating

Emily O’Brien’s Book Captures the Absurdity of Modern Love and Relationships Article by Millie D'Souza | Photography by Cover Art By Sarah Plonk of SKP Ink Ever walked away from a date or a partner, not knowing whether to feel baffled or amused by something that was said? Emily O’Brien knows exactly what that feels like—so she decided to turn it into a book. Things I Heard While Dating is a collection of over 100 hilarious, awkward, and downright bizarre one-liners from real-life dating...