13 Extremely Weird Things Only People From Colorado Do
Coloradoans have unique and quirky habits that reflect their love for the outdoors and state pride.
Do you like to smother things in green chili, disregard the weather report, and climb 2,700 grueling steps for the heck of it? Then you might just be a weird and proud Coloradoan! Here are 13 other extremely weird and out-of-the-ordinary things people from Colorado do. See how many of these quirky habits you can relate to:
1. We wear flip-flops in the snow.
Boots take waaaaaaaaay too long to slip on.
2. When it snows, we may also consider pairing a light jacket with our flops.
Heavy coats? We don't need no stinking coats!
3. We could (and sometimes do) put green chili on EVERYTHING.
Smother that burrito, douce those eggs, and top that ice cream--we support you!
4. Even in the worst of times, we stand by our men.
Don't worry, Rox; we'll get 'em next year!
5. When Kathy Sabine says there is severe weather in the area, we run out to the front porch.
How else are you supposed to see the tornado?
6. We enjoy torturing ourselves.
The ever-popular Manitou Incline consists of approximately 2,744 steps and a 2,000-foot climb in elevation.
7. We don't get too creeped out when driving to DIA.
Not anymore, at least...
8. We'll almost always take a craft beer over something generic. (Unless we're talking Coors!)
Most people from Colorado like to enjoy a locally brewed beer or two with our green chili.
9. We don't all partake in legalized marijuana.
Weird, I know!
10. We like to plaster things with gold.
The dome of the Colorado State Capitol is plated in 24K gold. NBD.
11. We prefer spending our time outdoors...
When the Rocky Mountains are in your own backyard, who has time to sit inside?!
12. ...but sometimes we'll take in a show or two.
Fun fact: the Denver Performing Art Complex is the second-largest performing arts center in the world.
13. Finally, we prefer to listen to music next to giant rocks.
If there's one combination that people from Colorado love, it's music and the great outdoors. Try it once and trust us, you'll be hooked.
These are just a few of the strange and unconventional things people from Colorado do. Are there any that you would add to the list? Let us know in the comments below -- we'd love to hear from you! Love living in Colorado? You should! Wear your state pride on your sleeve with this apparel from Wear Your Roots.
For more incredible Colorado content, take a look at this stunning footage from the historic Mesa Verde National Park:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest updates and news
Thank you for subscribing!
