Things to do in Denver

Well, before you go you obviously need to see Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead.

I'll leave the rest up to Dan M, Bob Edwards, etc...

Duncan,

There's tons to do if you're into the outdoors. I'll send you a PT with contact info, feel free to call me up for a pint, local record shop info, crag info... I'd be happy to take you out on the local mtb trails too (you can easily rent a bike). You owe it to yourself to rent a bike in Moad - great slickrock!

cheers,

Dan

Take 'em to LoDo and let 'em work his MoJo!

Dan,

I've PM'ed you and I'll get in contact when I've a better idea what our plans will be

Ludwig,

you're going to have to translate...

duncan

Email: djcritchley at hotmail.com

Things to do:

1) Record shops -- Wax Trax (http://www.waxtraxrecords.com/), Black and Read (http://www.blackandread.com/), and Twist and Shout (http://www.twistandshout.com/) are worth checking out. In Boulder there's also Barts (http://www.bartscdcellar.com/).

2) Climbing -- Nice easy multi-pitch stuff around Boulder includes the Flatirons, Boulder Canyon and Eldorado Canyon. There's also some pretty intense bouldering to be had (http://climbingboulder.com/rock/db/flagstaff/monkey_traverse/the_monkey_traverse.html).
I quite enjoyed Cozy Hang on The Dome (#3 at http://climbingboulder.com/rock/db/boulder_canyon/the_dome/) and Fandango on the First Flatiron (6ish easy pitches).

3) Audio -- Rocy Mountain Audio Fest (http://www.audiofest.net/) is Oct 8-10. You could also head up to the local Naim dealer in Ft. Collins, where you will find several good brewpubs.

4) There's always the Broncos, Buffs, and Rockies to watch.

5) Denver Art Museum is getting a new addition by Libeskind (http://www.denverartmuseum.org/splash.cfm)

6) and, LoDo is shorthand for Lower Downtown - lots of good bars, the baseball stadium, and great restaurants. Mojo -- well if have to ask

Have fun!

Dan

Duncan--

Dan listed some great recommendations.

Another great record store is Jerry's Record Exchange www.jerrysrecordexchange.com Might be the best used store in town.

Depending on the type of music you like, there are a variety of venues--the Ogden theater, the Bluebird theater, and the Paramount can offer some good music, as can some of the clubs. Nothing like NYC, but not bad for the size of the city. The Colorado Symphony Orchestra is fairly good, and usually perform every weekend.

Denver does have quite a good trail system for running and cycling, so if you like either, you're in luck.

There are also some good restaurants around--depends on what type of food you like.

Feel free to email me--(robertedwards@qwest.net)
I'd be delighted to have you over!

Best,

Bob

Dan and Bob,

thanks very much for your suggestions and offers of hospitality.

I'll get in touch when I know what my pal's plans are. He's at a delicate stage in negotiating a possible job which may or may not involve further interview(s) in Denver.

duncan

Email: djcritchley at hotmail.com

Duncan,

So how was your trip? Did you manage to climb some desert towers?

cheers,

Dan

[This message was edited by Dan M on Wed 10 November 2004 at 3:35.]

Dan, Bob...

How close is Denver to Fort Collins? I have a work thingy to attend in Fort Collins in early 2005 and it would be great to meet.

Joe

Joe,

About an hour away -- we should definitely meet up. Also, you should drop by the Ft. Collins Naim dealer (Audio Alternative) while you are there. Send travel details when you know them.

cheers,

Dan

Hey, Dan-o.

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About an hour away -- we should definitely meet up.

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Hope we can meet, but I should warn you that I'm only half as suave as I come across on the forum. ;-)

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Also, you should drop by the Ft. Collins Naim dealer (Audio Alternative) while you are there.

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Probably best not to be tempted. I turn the big four-oh in January and I fear that my mid-life crisis might take the form of an 82.

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Send travel details when you know them.

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Sure thing. The date and time are still up in the air, but I'm told the trip will be sometime in early 2005.

Best,
Joe

Probably best not to be tempted. I turn the big four-oh in January and I fear that my mid-life crisis might take the form of an 82.


Surely there's no harm in just looking.... <evil laugh> I'm also turning 40 in '05. Hummmh, CD5x?

cheers,

Dan

To Dan and everyone who gave advice...

I never made it to Denver beyond passing though the airport. My friend's job trail went cold and for the Colorado leg we ended up staying with some Brit. climber friends in Boulder. I'm very grateful for your suggestions and I'm sure this won't be the last time I'll be in the area.

Utah was fantastic and I can't wait to return. We managed a few spires, most notably The Priest and Sister Superior in Castle Valley. Frustratingly, we got to one pitch from the top of The Titan before daylight and team enthusiasm ran out. It was a hammerless ascent up to that point, so I'm determined to go back and finish the job. We also visited Indian Creek, Mill Creek and a number of other cragging spots but it's the spires that are really special. Next time I'll splash out, rent a 4x4 and go into Monument Basin and some of the more out-of-the-way spots.

We also stopped off at the awe inspiring Black Canyon of the Gunnison River. Fortunately it started snowing before we were forced to try and climb anything. On the day of the flight, I soloed the Direct Route on The First Flat Iron and ran back to Boulder for breakfast. Pure joy the whole way. I now want to move to Colorado!

I'll post some shots when I've worked out how do to this photo hosting business.

duncan

Email: djcritchley at hotmail.com

Duncan,

That sounds amazing. I can't fathom how you can trust climbing on what looks like compressed mud -- give me granite any day. Isn't it a great view from the top of the Flat Irons? Look me up when you're back in Boulder,

cheers,

Dan