Boulder, however, has better bars and it has great bookstores. Aside from good literature, the shelves are lined with books about Colorado's natural history and outdoor recreation. A pedestrian mall without a roof fits the character of this small, attractive little city, where people seem constantly aware of their natural surroundings and the weather. The climate, by the way, is great. The sun shines almost every day an important factor in why a pedestrian mall functions in Boulder.
Winters are usually mild.
Nonetheless, on into July people in Boulder can look a short distance to the west and see snow-capped mountains. The humidity stays low. The temperature on this day is in the 80s as Ibashi I goes through his act. He works up a slight sweat, and some people in the audience remark that it's a hot day. No, it's a beautiful day.