Bill:

You may want to fly into Jeffco (BJC) instead of Boulder. From a
driving POV, it's only about 15-20 min (or less, depending on
traffic). Runways are longer, fuel is more expensive, tower 6am - 10 pm,
no worries about the gliders or the locals who complain about the
noise, etc.

And yes, if you have time, go take a lesson from Jer/