Carbondale: more than your average cowtown.
It has self-appointed beautiful people, hipster culture and scenic backdrops. The search for the next great outdoor mecca/center of the universe has ended. In a recent poll released this morning – Carbondale, CO edged out Everest Base Camp as the most happening outdoor spot on the planet.
Why?
Largely due to the 5 Point Film Festival little ole Carbondale, once known only for its roughneck miner bars and hippie festivals, has hit the big time.
Visiting dignitaries Conrad Anker, Timmy O’Neill and Lynn Hill banded together with Colorado locals Chris Davenport, Brad Ludden and Ian’s better half Sari Anderson, to share rowdy surf, climbing, cycling and adventure film experiences.
The crowd ranged from Tyler Bradt – who just set a kayaking world record with a 186 waterfall drop, to Dr. Geoff Tabin of the Himalayan Cataract Project, Mark Godley of Big City Mountaineers and artist Jenny Lowe-Anker.
Over breakfast yesterday morning with the New Belgium Brewery crew – who were visiting for 5 Point and National Bike to Work Week (on CNN ireport) – discussions ranged from the Glenwood surf wave to riding single track and spring climbing conditions in Rifle.
So, for all the rest of you who don’t yet live in The Real Best Town, real esatate in the Carbondale area is at a 5-year low…. All’s I’m sayin’….
