Colorado Bucket List

Adam created a Denver bucket list last August, and we have failed to put it into action and hold ourselves accountable. This bucket list is just for fun and to keep us trying new things opposed to a checklist we have to complete before a certain time. Some are only for Adam as he is a little more intense than I am. A couple of these we have done individually, but in order for us to check them off the list they have to be done together.


Colorado Bucket List

Ski all vail resort mountains
Bike mt. evans
Camp in RMNP
Fly Fish the CO River
Hike a 14'er
Snowshoe in the Rockies
Hike Hanging Lake
Hike glacier lake
Raft AR/CO River - Royal Gorge
Peak-to-Peak highway
Seven Falls
Stay at Beaver Creek Westin
Red Rocks-Concert every summer
conquer top 5 restaurants-Keep trying new places
Denver Museums(Art, Nature/Science, Botanical Gardens)
Win Big at Black Hawk
Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Broncos Game
Nuggets Game
Rockies Game
Avalanche Game
Rapids Game
See Play/Musical/Ballet at Performing Arts Center
Great American Beer Festival
Fort Collins Brewery Tour

So with all of these to do items we can happily cross off a couple.

Nuggets/Rockies/Avalanche-Check
We have been fortunate enough to go to a Nuggets game, Rockies game and Avalanche game all in Adam's company's suite. What a way to watch a game!

Ballet-Check
We had a wonderful brunch at Woodsley and Beatrice(a really trendy yummy restaurant off of Broadway) and then headed to the ballet with a group of friends. We saw Swan Lake. I thought it was wonderful, but I will just say it might take a little convincing for Adam to join me at another ballet.

Hike Glacier Lake-Check
What a beautiful hike this was. I stumbled across this hike in 5280, and we are so glad we ventured up to Idaho Springs to do the hike. It was a short hike, but straight uphill. The lake was breathtaking and created a relaxing atmosphere to hang out for a little.

Red Rocks-Check for one summer
We saw David Gray and then Zac Brown Band the first summer we moved to Denver. Last year there were not any bands we were dying to see, but I have heard the lineup this year is great. Looking forward to many more concerts at this unique venue. Watching a concert among the natural Red Rocks is surreal. From the venue you can see the beautiful downtown lights as well as get a glimpse of a full moon when the weather allows.

Peak to Peak-Check
The perfect time to enjoy the Peak to Peak highway is in the fall when the Aspen trees are changing. The Peak to Peak begins at Estes Park and then slowly winds down toward Denver. The Red Wood Forest has been the only other drive we have done that is worth chatting about, and in my opinion they are comparable. The Aspen trees quickly change from green to yellow, so there isn't much time to catch this view, but it is well worth it. The mountainside is painted with yellow, red, orange and green and is a sight to be seen.

Hoping to continue working on checking items off the bucket list!