Snowtang is back 🚌

Good morning, Golden! For all you office introverts out there, here’s wishing you some seasonal recharge time. I know I could use some! Check out the Sauna at Mountain Toad Brewing under Events, if you need a lil R&R. 🧖

Today’s report includes:

• 🎿 Snowstang is back

• 🍻 Trivia Tuesday

• 📆 Upcoming Events

• 👔 Favorite Ugly Holiday Sweater

• 🥳 New Year Celebrations

Weather Forecast

🌖 Waning Gibbous, 98% visibile

🎿 Snowstang is back

“90% increase in users from 2021-2022 ski season to 2023-2024, CDOT says”

For those looking for a cost-effective and convenient way to get to the mountains, Snowstang is back this year and offering rides to the following resorts:

• Arapahoe Basin

• Town of Breckenridge and Breckenridge Ski Resort

• Copper Mountain

• Loveland Ski Area

Riders can catch the bus from Denver Union Station, RTS’s Federal Center Station in Lakewood, or the Wooly Mammoth Park-n-Ride’s upper lot at the Interstate 70-Morrison/Red Rocks interchange.

With Wifi, power outlets, and a bathroom on board, the bus is sure to make skiing a much nicer experience getting through that i-70 traffic.

Tickets (Use code LAUNCH24 to get 25% off travel through December 29)

Source: Denver7

🍻 Trivia Tuesday

Looking for some weekly trivia? Look no further…

• Golden Mill @ 6:30pm

• Buffalo Rose @ 6:30pm

• Mountain Toad Brewing @ 6:30pm

📆 Upcoming Events

• Mon, 12/16: Yoga On Tap @ 6pm - New Terrain Brewing ($20; click link to reserve)

• Now through Thurs: Head to the Golden Library to check out this year’s Gingerbread House Contestants and cast your vote before a winner is chosen Thursday at 5pm

• Wed, 12/18: Ski X Board Tune Night @ 5-9pm - New Terrain Brewing ($30 for a beer, a wax, and an edge); went to a similar event last year, and it was a lot of fun as well as a great deal to get ready for ski season

• Wed, 12/18: Holiday Lights Run @ 5:45pm - Cannonball Brewing; Join local running group, PlayGldn, for a festive and civic event as the group goes on a ~5 mile tour of the holiday lights, followed by beers. While there, cast your vote on Golden’s new Comprehensive Plan!

• Thurs, 12/19: Nomad Fire Mobile Sauna @ 5-10pm - Mountain Toad Brewing ($20 for 30 minutes)

• Tues-Sat: The Story of the Nutcracker 2024 at Miners Alley

• Wed-Sun: A Christmas Carol at Miners Alley

• Mon, 12/23: Holiday Music Bingo is happening at the Golden Mill if you need an activity to do with your visiting family

• Sat, 2/8: Goldens in Golden @ 11am - 1pm - Mark your calendars now so you don’t plan a ski trip atop this super fun (and slobbery) event!

👔 Favorite Ugly Holiday Sweater

If you’re still looking for a quick holiday sweater, checkout this local beauty at Casa Bonita. It even comes in two different varieties and is sure to be a party hit!

🥳 New Year Celebrations

Ring in the New Year in whatever way suits your fancy…

💃🕺 Looking to dance? The Buffalo Rose is hosting an 80s VS 90s NYE spectacular! 🤘 Tickets start at $40 and costumes are encouraged.

🍺🎶 Noon Year’s Eve Party at the Golden Mill is for anyone looking to make it an early celebration. Running from noon to 4pm, a DJ will be spinning hits throughout the decades at this family friendly event. Music starts at 1pm.

🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ For those looking for a more relaxing reset, there’s a New Year’s Day Golden Sound Meditation going on at Body & Brain on Jan 1 @ 1:30pm. Tickets are $38.

🥾🏔️ Golden Gate Canyon State Park is hosting a FREE First Day Hike @ 9:30 (you will need a state park park pass - either day or annual - to get in). Hot cocoa and snacks will be provided before the 10am, 2.6 mile roundtrip hike.

Enjoy this holiday season however you celebrate and recharge!

Your friendly neighborhood goose 🪿,
Kelsey
Publisher | The Golden Goose