ALMONT, COLORADO

ALMONT RESORT

MAIN LODGE, THREE RIVERS RESORT

INSIDE THE CABINS

SENSE OF PLACE

Scenery/Backdrop Fishing Small Town

Feel/Culture State of Colorado Parks and

Recreation

MARKETING

Market to: The Green Tourist The Avid Fisherman Outdoors Enthusiasts River Explorers Skiers Large & Small

Groups Small Business

(conferences & retreats)

TOWN GOALS

Make Almont more of a year round destination, offering attractions in all seasons.

Maintain sense of place, while increasing sustainability.

Discounted rates to citizens of Almont and surrounding areas.

Keep tourism steady, regardless of season.

Employ local citizens at resorts.

Offer more recreational activities.

Expand/Create new campsites as a form of alternative tourism.

Increase transportation (sustainably) to Gunnison Regional Airport.

Support local produce as much as possible.

Cut down on noise, air, and light pollution.

PLANS FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Energy efficient cabins

Hydroelectric Turbine System

Fuel Efficient Trolley System

Recycling Support Local

Produce Expansion of

Campsites Green Travel

Initiative

WINTER IN ALMONT

WINTER IN ALMONT CONT.

Current Attractions: Trails (x-country

skiing, snowshoeing)

Crested Butte Ice Fishing Skating

Future Attractions: Tubing hill Discounts for nearby

mountains Snowmobiling

(possibility for guided tours)

Events (sledding competition)

USO (UNIDENTIFIED SLEDDING OBJECTS) RACE

3 Man Teams Homemade Entry Fee Cash Prize

Profits Benefit Almont

SUMMER SEASON

SUMMER IN ALMONT

Current Attractions: Rafting Canoeing Biking Hiking Camping Wildlife

Future Attractions: Rock Climbing Audio Tours Sample Itinerary Fishing Competitions Increased Rentals

(bikes, camping equipment, boats etc.)

Horseback Tours