What’s SUP!? There’s a serenity that spills over you as the wobbliness subsides and the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains begins to flood your senses. It’s here, surrounded 360 degrees by the mirror-like surface of the calm water, where the reflective beauty whisks away your breath and steers your mind toward a tranquil bliss. Until the next small wave quickly ripples you back to reality, that is. Thousands of Colorado residents and serenity-thrill seekers travel from distant locations annually to grab a paddle board and plunge into the waterways of Boulder and beyond. “There’s a look of joy on people’s faces that’s unmatched,” says Ashley Coil, an instructor and manager with Rocky Mountain Paddleboard, of the sport that doesn’t take much for paddlers to instantly fall in love with. Read more of our cover story by following the link in our bio! Words by Christopher C. Wuensch Photos courtesy of Rocky Mountain Paddleboard #bouldercolorado #boulderreservoir #sup #paddleboarding