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ACTIVITY GUIDE

WELCOME Welcome to the beautiful Rocky Mountains! While you

are here, we have a few tips to make your stay more enjoyable.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

Drinking plenty of water will help your body adjust to the altitude and dry

environment.

Wear Sunscreen

The sun is very intense at this altitude and sunscreen is recommended even on

cloudy days.

Drive Slowly

Obey the speed limit. Families, staff, and children are always using

the paths and roads. Adhere to the 20mph speed limit.

Don’t feed the wildlife.

Please do not approach, attempt to feed, or try to pet wildlife. Observe

peacefully from a distance.

Did you know?

Even though check out is at 10:00 am on the last day of your reservation, you

still have access to everything on property for the rest of that day.

So stay and play!

Trail Etiquette

During the winter our hiking trails become skiing and snowshoeing trails.

Please be aware of these trails and remain off of them for yours

and our trail-users safety!

PROGRAMS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 16, 2016 - DECEMBER 23, 2016

OUR MISSION YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian

principles into practice through programs, staff,

and facilities in an environment that builds a

healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

We will accomplish this by:

-Serving conferences of a religious,

educational, or recreational nature.

-Providing unifying experiences for families

-Offering traditional summer camping

experiences for boys and girls

-Serving our staff with leadership

opportunities and productive work

experiences

DINING HOURS & LOCATIONS:

Everyday @ Schlessman Commons Breakfast: 6:30am-9:00am

Lunch: 11:30am-1:00pm

Dinner: 5:00pm-7:30pm

Prices: (Adult / Child (6-12)/Child (5 & under))

Breakfast: 9.50 / 6.50 / free

Lunch: 11.50 / 7.50 / free

Dinner: 14.50 / 10.00 / free

Buckboard Grill & Grocery: 4122

Saturday: 11am-8pm

Sunday: 11am-8pm

Monday-Friday: 2pm-8pm

Skinny Ski Café: 4016 Saturday: 10am-2pm Sunday: 10-2pm Monday– Thursday: Closed Friday:10am-2pm

Gift Shop: 4109

Sat 9am-5pm Wed Closed

Sun 9am-5pm Thurs 9am-5pm

Mon Closed Fri 9am-5pm

Tues Closed

SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH

Programs Office

Sunday–Thursday 8:30am—5pm

Friday-Saturday 8:30am—6pm

snowmountainranch.org 970-887-2152, ext. 4135

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Friday, December 16

2:00pm Human Hungry, Hungry Hippos @ Kiva

3:00pm Snow Games—Meet @ Winter Pavilion

3:00pm Pool Volleyball @ Swimming Pool

4:30pm Campfire & S’mores @ Craft Shop

7:00pm Movie in Your PJs! “The Polar Express” @ Programs

Building

Saturday, December 17

8:00am Dog Sledding Presentation @ Library Doak Room

11:00am Snow Fort Building—Meet @ Winter Pavilion

2:00pm Little Explorer’s—Meet @ Library

(hike, sleds are provided if desired)

4:00pm Christmas Caroling—Meet @ Religious

Activities Center


7:00pm Curling @ Winter Pavilion

Sunday, December 18

10:00am Animal Tracking—Meet @ Kiva

10:00am Weird Science @ Day Camp Building

10:30am Sunday Worship Service @ Whispering Pines Chapel

3:30pm Snow Tag—Meet @ Winter Pavilion

6:30pm Volley Bounce @ Kiva

Monday, December 19


FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS

DAY PASSES

Only coming to visit for the day? Purchase a Day Pass through our Programs Department.

Ages 0-5: FREE

Ages 6-12: $10.00

Ages 13 and up: $20.00

(Day passes are valid for the entire day of purchase) Questions? Please call extension 4135.

Don’t forget to check out some of our

outdoor courts and activities on property!

Sand Volleyball Courts Tennis Courts

Basketball Courts Tetherball Courts

Horseshoes Trike Park

Playgrounds Frisbee Golf Course

(Discs can be checked out at the Programs Building)

Necessary equipment can be checked out at the

Programs Building or Kiva

Tuesday, December 20


7:30pm Dodgeball @ Kiva

Wednesday, December 21

7:00pm Movie in Your PJs! “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer”

@ Programs Building

Thursday, December 22

3:00pm Snow Tag—Meet @ Winter Pavilion


7:00pm Curling @ Winter Pavilion

7:30pm Bingo @ Day Camp Building

Friday, December 23



3:00pm Pool Volleyball @ Swimming Pool


7:00pm Movie in Your PJs! “The Polar Express” @ Programs

Building

ADOPT A CABIN!

Did you know the cabins at Snow Mountain Ranch

are donated by amazing families and individuals

just like you? We currently have 4-bedroom, 3-

bedroom and 2-bedroom cabins available to

adopt! Benefits include a tax deduction and priori-

ty reservations.

To learn more, call Gretchen

Bergen at 970.887.2152 ext

4268!

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Program Name Fri Dec 16 Sat Dec 17 Sun Dec 18 Mon Dec 19 Tues Dec 20 Wed Dec 21 Thu Dec 22 Fri Dec 23

Archery

(Indoor)

$5 per person

Ages 5+

2:00pm

4:00pm

7:00pm

2:00pm

4:00pm

7:00pm

10:00am

1:00pm

2:00pm

4:00pm

2:00pm

4:00pm

2:00pm

4:00pm

2:00pm

4:00pm

7:00pm

10:00am

2:00pm

4:00pm

7:00pm

Climbing Wall

(Indoor)

$5 per person

Weight 40-

250Lbs

3:00pm

5:00pm

8:00pm

3:00pm

5:00pm

8:00pm

11:00am

2:00pm

3:00pm

5:00pm

3:00pm

5:00pm

3:00pm

5:00pm

3:00pm

5:00pm

8:00pm

11:00am

3:00pm

5:00pm

8:00pm

Kiva (Free) 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm 9am-9pm

PROGRAMS WEEKLY SCHEDULE Register for activities online at snowmountainranch.org/activities/

Archery, climbing wall, tubing hill and zip line sessions require advanced reservations.

*During the week if you are interested in Archery or Climbing Wall, please visit the Programs Building as these

activities are available upon request*

Please visit the activities page at snowmountainranch.org/activities/ or call extension 4135 to

make a reservation.

PLAN A FAMILY REUNION!

Planning meetings available by appointment: Monday - Friday from 8 am until 4 pm Make an appointment by calling “0” and asking for a Reunion Specialist Location: Upstairs at the Administration Building Our Reunion Specialists are eager to help you plan a family reunion at YMCA of the Rockies. Our retreat cabins can sleep up to forty guests, and our reunion packages are

perfect for families staying in our hotel-style lodges who want to let us do the work, while you have the fun.

Learn about our fun group activity packages, dining packages and reserve your space up to two years in advance.

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INDOOR SWIMMING POOL

THE POOL IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE PROGRAM BUILDING AND THE KIVA CENTER. EXT 4126.

Things to keep in mind: • For entry please bring your membership card or wristband to the pool. • Children under 13 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian in the building. • Children wearing Coast Guard approved life jackets need to be within arms’ length of an adult at all times. • No video recorders, cameras, cell phones, or any other visual recording devices are allowed within the pool area without permission from the Aquatics Director. • No inflatable devices are allowed in pool. • During open swims there will be a ten minute rest period every hour as needed. • Pool schedule may change without notice. • Pool temporarily closes during lightning. • Towels are provided at the pool (one per swimmer).

Fri 12/16 Sat 12/17 Sun 12/18 Mon 12/19 Tue 12/20 Wed 12/21 Thu 12/22 Fri 12/23

Lap Swim Closed

Temporarily

for

Maintenance

5:00pm-

6:00pm

6:00am-

9:00am

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Open

Swim

Closed

Temporarily

for

Maintenance

9:00am-

11:30am

12:30pm-

5:00pm

6:00pm-

9:00pm

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8:00pm

BECOME A MEMBER We hope you enjoy your stay at Snow Mountain Ranch!

Membership is not required to stay at either Estes Park Center or Snow Mountain Ranch. However, there are many benefits to a YMCA of the Rockies membership. Benefits include:

The ability to make your cabin reservations before the general public $15 per night lodging discount at Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch 10% discount at both general stores Access to all recreational and program facilities at both locations, including the pools $20 discount for your child or teen to attend Camp Chief Ouray Season pass on Nordic ski and snowshoe trails at Snow Mountain Ranch Free tubing and ice skating at the Winter Fun Park at Snow Mountain Ranch

YMCA of the Rockies membership is $250 for one year or $600 for three years and covers a family & dependent children who live in the same household. Please contact the Membership Office at 970.887.2152 x4268.

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Ice Skating Rink and Tubing Hill

Located at the Legett Youth and

Family Pavilion

YMCA of the Rockies members and overnight guests

are provided with complimentary skate and tube rentals.

All other participants must purchase a Day Pass.

*Pavilion operation is weather permitting*

WINTER SAFETY TIPS Do not walk in the middle of the road (use the walkways when possible).

Ensure plow drivers (and all drivers) see you.

Be aware of pedestrians while driving.

Do not use roads to sled.

When walking on ice, walk like a penguin; they don’t slip and neither will

you!

Keep a distance when parking in parking lots as cars my slide on ice.

FRI

12/16

SAT

12/17

SUN

12/18

MON

12/19

TUE

12/20

WED

12/21

THURS

12/22

FRI

12/23

Pavilion

(Ice Skating

& Tubing)

9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm

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Snow Mountain Ranch’s Nordic Center has trails accommodating everyone from the first-

time cross country skier or snowshoe to the elite racer.

Beginners can ski on short loops around the Nordic Center while

experienced skiers can explore longer trails with steeper climbs. Lessons are also avail-

able. Call for more details.

Single-Day Cross-Country Skiing Trail Pass or Snowshoe Trail Pass is

complimentary to YMCA of the Rockies members and overnight guests.

Other participants must purchase a Day Pass.

Equipment Rental Rates Full Day Half Day

(after 1pm)

Adult Classic Boots, Skis & Poles; Snow-

shoes & Poles $18 $14

Child Classic Boots, Skis & Poles; Snow-

shoes & Poles $10 $8

Skate Rental (Adult Sizes 160+) $22 $17

Pull Child Sled $15 $10

Chariot Child Sled $22 $17

Fat Tire Snow Bike (Try it out for $20 for

an hour!) $60 $40

Fat Bikes

are here!

We have 12km of single

track trails and our 10km

of dog trails that are all

open to Fat Tire Snow

Bikes.

Bikes are available for

rent at the Nordic Center.

Open Daily 8:30am-5:00pm

Call extension 4173 for

more information.

Trail Etiquette

During the winter our hiking trails become skiing and snowshoeing trails. Please be aware of these trails and remain off of them for yours and our trail-users safety!

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E X P L O R E

ART

THE CRAFT SHOP Open Fri—Sat: 9am-7pm

Sun-Fri: 9am-5pm

Ext. 4007

Pick a project, use our facility

and our mediums/tools to

complete the perfect custom project, for

yourself, for a gift, or for holiday décor.

DAILY CLASSES: *ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED

Glass Fusion Class Sat-Sun @ 10am ($15/Person) (6 people max) (Next Day Pick-Up)

Soap Making Class Mon & Wed @ 2pm

($15/Person) (6 people max) (Not recommended for children under 12yrs)

Melted Crayon Art Class Sun & Thurs @ 3pm

($5 or $20/Person) (6 people max)

Painting Class Fri @ 3pm

($15/Person) (12 people max)

Mosaic Tile

Wood Burn

Copper Enamel

LARGE GROUPS:

Customize your experience! Just give us a

call at 4007 to setup in advance to make

it

Painting Leather

Ceramics Jewelry

Sand Art

Glass Fusion

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DOAK FAMILY LIBRARY

*Contact the Programs Office to

open*

Puzzles, board games, & card games available for check-out.

Comfortable seating with a fireplace.

GIFT SHOP SALE!

Stop by the gift shop and check out our vests that are currently 25 off!

Gift Shop Hours listed on front page.

SPIRITUALLY FOCUSED PROGRAMS

WORSHIP AT WHISPERING PINES CHAPEL

Sunday @ 10:30am

Come join us for our Sunday Worship

service.

DOG SLEDDING PRESENTATION

Saturday @ 8am

Held at the Library Doak Room. Come meet the dogs and make a

craft.

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BREAK THE ICE

WINTER WEEKENDS SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH December 17-18, December 31-January 1, 14-15, 28-29, February 4-5, 18-19

For many, winter can be cold, dark and long, and you just want to get through it– here

at Snow Mountain Ranch we want you to get out and enjoy it!

FREE GUIDED SNOWSHOE & NORDIC SKI TOURS– Times as noted every Saturday

Snowshoes, skis, and child carriers are available for rent at the Nordic Center. All tours will begin at the

Stillwater Picnic Shelter unless otherwise noted. **Please call the Nordic Center to sign up for these activities** The Rowley Homestead: Easy. .75 miles round trip, approximately 1.25 hrs. Starts at 10:30 am

The Gold Mine: This one is great for kids! 1.4 miles round trip, approximately 1.75 hrs. Starts at 10:00 am

The Nordic Yurt: Moderate effort. 3.6 miles round trip, approximately 2.25 hrs. Starts at 9:30 am

The Waterfall: Moderate effort. 5 miles round trip, approximately 3 hours. Starts at 9 am

Nine Mile Mountain Backcountry Meet-up: Meet at Nine Mile Mountain Trailhead for this advanced trip. Starts at 8:30am

*Due to snow conditions, there will be no meet-up December 17th.* AT equipment required—available for rent at Nordic

Center

LITTLE EXPLORERS CLUB– 2 pm every Saturday @ the Library (recommended ages 6

and under)

Get the kids outside, meet other families and go on an adventure on one of our winter trails. We’ll go as far as

the kids want and will have plenty of time to explore along the way. Plastic sleds will be provided if desired.

Child carriers are available for rent in the Nordic Center if desired, but are not needed for this activity.

CURLING– 7 pm every Saturday @ the Pavilion

You’ve seen it in the Olympics and now you can live out your athletic dreams! Bring the whole family!

ANIMAL TRACKING– 10 am every Sunday @ the Kiva

Learn about the animals that spend their winters at Snow Mountain Ranch. We’ll identify tracks and play some

fun games along the way.

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STAFF APPRECIATION

FUND

Did you have a great stay? Are you looking for a way to give

back to our hard working staff? If so, feel free to donate to our

staff appreciation fund.

Staff appreciation fund boxes are located around property. Ask an employee for more information.

Did you know?

YMCA of the Rockies is dedicated to

serving the communities we live in.

Lodging assistance and getaways are

just one way to give back!

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Explore Snow Mountain Ranch by horseback! Drop by the stables or call for

pricing and availability. Reservations Required.

Offered Daily:

1 Hour Horseback Trail Rides Offered at 11am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm

Hot Cocoa Sleigh Rides Offered at 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm

and 7pm Dinner Sleigh Rides

Offered at 5:30pm

Pony Rides for ages 2 and up Petting Farm with Goats and Sheep

(Please note kids must be ages 8+ to ride)

Office Hours - 10am-5pm daily. Extension 4146

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