Crystal Hills Blvd - Looking South up the hill towards the break point, wh8ich is apparently at or near the peak of the hill you see there.

Welcome to the CHB fire hydrant challenge!

There's slippery when wet, then there's this...

...and this

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especially that!

Due to the constant flow of water, the ice, while thick, is not very solidly frozen, unlike me. 12 degrees is cold, y'all!

Oh, ans we ain't gettin' in or out that way! Everyone's gotta come and go via Crystal Park Rd.

The amount of dog mess that is left in our residential areas is getting OUT. OF CONTROL.

LET'S DO BETTER PEOPLE!

There is literally a dog waste station 1 block from my house and yet, folks decide to leave their dogs mess on the sidewalk/the green space between parked vehicles and the sidewalk.

It's not that hard to do, simply bend over and pick up your dogs mess. There are trash cans all over the city and even dog waste bags.

It's 2025, let's be respectful of our neighbors, the environment, and Manitou.

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I'm thinking of coming out to do the incline and then hike up to Mount Manitou this year. Trying to determine the best time of year to do the hike to avoid any snow. From what I'm seeing, snow typically melts around mid-May to early June. Curious if you have any input.

A few years ago I moved from Colorado Springs to Manitou. When I moved in I noticed my water bill was considerably higher than when I lived in Colorado Springs. I think it was around $30-40 in Colorado Springs and it's routinely over $90 in Manitou. Additionally, in Co Springs I believe I just paid for water and sewer, and here there are more fees listed:

Water Commodity/Usage

Water Flat/Base

Sewer Flat/base

Drainage/Flood Control

It's just two people in the house and we do not use an excessive amount of water. I've uploaded my last 3 bills for reference. Not trying to complain here, I just want to know if I'm overpaying or if this is actually normal. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

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Visiting Colorado Springs, got married yesterday, and I’m looking around for some recommendations on a good butcher shop in the manitou/woodland/Colorado Springs area, or if any hunters in the area has some elk or bison meat they’d wanna give away or “not sell” to me! Huge fan of Elk, originally from Kansas City so I don’t get it a lot. Thanks a lot!

Is there any wired alternative to Comcast / Xfiniti in Manitou Springs? I can’t seem to find any available in the lower Crystal Park Rd area.

Jokes aside I believe that there is something dark, ancient, evil and not human lurking in the deep dark depths of of that cave call me a lunatic nutcase all you want because I believe that there are supernatural things in this world that we can not explain

This is incredibly random but for my more metaphysically inclined peeps what is your take on approaching the psychic scene around Manitou? I am a reader and have been trying to build my in person practice up a bit. I was thinking perhaps setting up somewhere along the main street in the shade and letting people come to me for readings. Alternatively, perhaps there are events I might set up a booth at?

Update: I am still looking for paid help with maintenance to my yard on a routine basis. I need to get started ASAP.

I never found a connection with the person in the comments, so I am still searching. You may contact me via email: lil.kaiakreations@gmail.com

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I have placed several calls in search of someone to help with my yard -- with no call backs received. Can anyone recommend someone please?

I really need to get this first appointment done asap, and then set up routine returns as is needed in this area. All I have at the moment is a weed whacker that I'm not well versed at using properly. Help!!

I live in Manitou Springs...uphill, ha... Midland/Shoshone area.

I just ran across this YouTube short video and decided I have to share.

What an excellent concept. I hope the people in charge can see this and put this idea into motion.

Ok bears...I know you won't like this at all, but us hoomans will love it -- especially if it keeps you and your cubs safe, ha!

https://youtube.com/shorts/H3WbKIjXqwU?si=3_dtYiMzTQ0tMjGL

Hi! I’m thinking of moving to the area (specifically Cascade) but I have two middle schoolers. It looks like Cascade uses Manitou Springs’ school system?

I know it’s super touristy but I don’t mind too much. I love artsy, weird things and people.

Can you all share the good, the bad, and all the weird things I should consider? Like what’s the internet situation? Does the drinking water taste funny? Are the doctors nice? Are people inclusive? Will my cats be eaten by mountain lions? Etc?

I have about 10-12k tickets from the Penny Arcade. I have been collecting them for probably around three years. Anyway, I'm moving out of state for a job. I want to know what the community thinks I should do with them. I was thinking cash them in and hand out the toys, a friend wants to make a viral video, blah🤢. They do have Penny Arcade pint glasses that could be cool souvenirs. I got one for my brother and nephew. All your thoughts are appreciated, maybe we can vote on something.

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Good morning, Coffin Racers and Coffin Racing enthusiasts! 

The popularity of events like The Emma Crawford Coffin Races can, unfortunately, lead to scams. Our vendor slots are currently filled. We have deleted, blocked, and reported five fraudulent posts in the last 24 hours. Please note that all official announcements will be posted on this page, not in the comments.

 With that being said, only 47 days until race day! Are you ready? 

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The above is from The Coffin Races official Facebook page.

Our family of four will be visiting next month along with a few other towns to prospect for a move to Colorado. Manitou Springs is at the top of our list so we’d love some input for our visit. Where do you recommend staying and is there anything in particular we should check out as prospective residents?

My security cams caught this fella in my back yard tonight at 1:45 a.m.

https://youtu.be/b67o3sf5k8g?si=rv_dlU41kls39B1t

Noticed a sign on the door that said "closed for business, thanks for your support through the years" or something like that. Did it close??

Is parking downtown free on holidays? Asking for today (Labor Day) but curious as a whole and couldn’t find anything listed here. Thanks!

Hey guys, I know this is outside the usual convo for this sub, but I really want to get your opinions.

I'm a student researcher from Colorado. While I am from COS, I am still yet to see Manitou Springs demographics represented in research studies. This is especially important because this is how the process works:

Laws are changed everyday by politicians and courts citing research studies and their results. Those research studies collect data from surveys that ask people for their opinions on the subject.

I found the Max Planck Institute study being done on who people think should regulate media like Reddit.

But suppose they don't get enough people representing all kinds of groups within the US or within a state? In that case, any action they may take from the results will be skewed or plainly unhelpful for the underrepresented population.

In this case, it is Manitou. If you share a similar sentiment as me, please consider taking a look at their study, which takes 5 minutes, is anonymous, and would also bring more representation for Manitou.
https://mpib.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9HmdL6BsUFYMS5U?Q_Language=EN-US

Coming tomorrow and want to do cave of the winds. We have a 2 1/2 year old.

I heard the tours are guided, no running around away from group, touching anything, and only inside voices. All things toddlers this age aren't good at. But reviews keep mentioning people bringing their young kids.

What do you think?

Need something to do tomorrow that'll be fun for our little guy.

Other ideas if COW isn't ideal?

We are headed to Manitou Springs area this weekend for our ten year wedding anniversary. Two adults + 2 year old toddler. So we gotta do stuff that works for all three of us.

We are staying in a two bedroom suite at Buffalo Bicycle Resort. So we apparently have food trucks, bar, swimming pool, and live music every night.

We are thinking Friday of doing Cave of the Winds + Rainbow Falls + checking into hotel. Thoughts? Good for toddler? Good places for dinner/lunch?

Then Saturday all we have planned is Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (we have tickets for 11am). What else would be fun to full our day nearby?

Suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner, things to do. Figure maybe walk downtown Manitou. Open to stuff in Co Springs or Old Colorado City.

Sunday we head home but any quick morning adventures could be fun on the way out.

Ok, looking for a 4-8 mile hike, all that matters are 3 things. 1: It cant be Red mountain, Iron mountain, Gog and Mcgog, Ute trail, the Incline, I have already done those. 2. It needs to feel adventure like lol. What I mean is I love being surrounded by trees, no one else around, and not really any signs of other people. Not an open trail you can see everywhere around you, but a closed one surrounded by trees. 3: Need to be within walking distance of central manitou.