Ask anyone 'what makes Golden, so Golden' and the answer will always include 'the people'.
Golden is an historic mountain town lived in and loved by real people who are proud of their heritage and are always ready with a warm welcome and happy to share their stories. Here, some Golden locals share their experiences, whether it be skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, snow or trail conditions, great dining, concerts or just enjoying our great mountain town.
Full disclosure – I’m a novice cross-country skier. I shuffle more than glide and I always seem to be expending way more energy than should be required to move myself along the trail.
But I sure have a lot of fun doing it!
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With the recent warm weather and rain, the trail into Gorman Lake is a bit icy on the corners on the lower section but once you
Snowshoeing has officially become our new thing in the ‘let’s do a family activity today’ department. It’s easy to plan, even easier to execute, and it’s something we can do with the dog – always a bonus.
She was eight at the time and the “squeaky wheel” skier of the family – which is to say she liked to complain (sometimes a lot) about skiing. Like many kids learning to ski, it wasn’t the easiest or most comfortable process for her.
Alright listen up, winter is almost here. Time to pull your sled out of storage and unpack the neatly stored gear that accompanies it. Or, if you’re anything like me, go across the street to the empty lot where you abandoned your trusty steed last spring, chop down the tree that’s growing through the left control arms, and yard your sled out of the weeds.
