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Things to do in Estes Park at night

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Martin Brzozowski · · Brownsville, TX · Joined Aug 2019 · Points: 120

I have an AIARE 1 course in Estes park Jan 4-6 and it runs from 8am - 5pm I think. I have nothing to do after 5, any suggestions?

ErikaNW · · Golden, CO · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 410

Stay in and study?

Alex Styp · · Eldorado Springs · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 75

Between covid and 430p sunset and Estes being Estes, I suggest pizza at Antonio's and downloading Star Trek Voyager off of Netflix to watch in your van/hotel/bed of your 4runner or whatever. I think I watched Honey I shrunk the Kids with my girlfriend but you get the idea...you'll also have like 15min -> 1 hour of homework depending on your existing, formal, avalanche-related trip planning skills. 


That being said I'm sure there's a local tinder scene, even during Rona. Avalanche safety could be a good profile hook in the front range.

Charles Vernon · · Colorado megalopolis · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 2,743

Find the "cave" (more of a series of interconnected narrow slots) on Old Man Mountain and do it at night. It's a local tradition--although maybe not at this time of year. 

I'm partial to the Rock Inn for takeout, Bird & Jim is also good. 

falling monkey · · The West · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 30

1) Build confidence - Get absolutely tanked. If you can survive avalanches hungover you'll never die when you're sober. Science.

2) Check out the local scene - from the safety of your warm hotel room cruise Tinder for a potential mate

3) Build character - jump in the lake and see how long you can hold your breath. It will simulate being buried in an avalanche. Strive for 15 minutes ideally.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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