A budtender is the trained professional behind the counter at a cannabis dispensary, and the right one can make all the difference in your experience. Learn what they know, how to talk to them, and why Boulder has developed one of the strongest budtender cultures in the country.
Dylan Donaldson
- Owner at Karing Kind
- Co-owner at Colorado Hemp Extracts

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- CNBS Journal | Karing Kind named one of Boulder’s Best Dispensaries
- Daily Camera | 10 years after recreational marijuana arrived in Boulder County, cannabis industry is ‘on the brink’
- 10 Buds | 10Buds’ Guide to Colorado’s Must-Visit Cannabis Destinations
- CBS News | First Recreational Marijuana Shop Opens In Boulder County
- Fox 31 | Boulder’s first retail pot shop gets ready to open
THE STORY OF Dylan Donaldson
Dylan is a Colorado native that graduated CU Boulder in 2007 with a degree in Business Communication. Having run a variety of his own businesses while attending college, Dylan found his passion in plants and people.
Owning and operating a cannabis business in Colorado since 2009 with his wife Danielle opened opportunities in hemp extraction, formulation and product development. Creating Colorado Hemp Extracts is an exciting new frontier for Dylan.
Working with such a stellar team Dylan is able to focus on quality and consistency in Colorado Hemp Extracts products.
Providing CBD products he believes in and use, to people in need of top quality CBD products is one of the most fulfilling aspects of his journey to date.
Dylan Donaldson's Latest Articles
How to Host a Gathering With Cannabis: A Practical Guide for Boulder Adults
Hosting has gotten more interesting since legalization. For a lot of people in Colorado, cannabis is now a natural part of the social toolkit — alongside the wine, the charcuterie board, and whatever playlist someone obsessed over for two days. But there's still a...
Cannabis and the Colorado Outdoors: How Boulder’s Adventure Culture Is Shaping the Way People Consume
Boulder has always been a place where people take their outdoor lives seriously. The Flatirons are visible from most of the city. Half the population seems to own a trail running kit. And on any given weekend, the roads leading toward Estes Park are full of people...
Planning a Spring Tour of Boulder Dispensaries
Introduction Spring in Boulder, CO, brings out a slower rhythm that's perfect for wandering, trying new things, and enjoying the kinds of simple activities that feel best when the air is just starting to warm up. For people interested in seeing what local cannabis...
Relaxing Night Routines with Edibles in Boulder
Introduction Early spring in Boulder, CO, brings a certain kind of calm. The days are getting a little longer, but the chill in the air keeps things slow. It’s the time of year when low-key nights feel welcome again. A warm dinner, soft lighting, and some quiet can go...
Plan Winter Pickups with a Dispensary App in Boulder
Introduction When the cold sets in and the days feel shorter, it's natural to look for ways to make errands feel a little easier. Apps, especially the ones tied closely to local routines, can turn small tasks into quick checkmarks. And if you’re trying to make fewer...



