Samson's Revenge
Samson was the celebrity elk of the Rockies until he was illegally poached in 1995 on YMCA grounds. This 10k-55k trail race runs on Samson's home turf, the YMCA of the Rockies.
From Winterfest Weekends and Nordic Center events to summertime Artist-in-Residence Programs and fall festivals: There’s always something happening at YMCA of the Rockies! Be sure to check our Calendar of Events whenever you’re planning your day or your stay with us.
Our Nature Workshops cater to adult learners, providing an engaging and hands-on approach to exploring the wonders of the natural world in the beautiful setting of the Rocky Mountains.
Enjoy the songs of Broadway’s most famous shows, from the classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, and Stephen Sondheim to the shows of today with charismatic guest vocalists.
Samson was the celebrity elk of the Rockies until he was illegally poached in 1995 on YMCA grounds. This 10k-55k trail race runs on Samson's home turf, the YMCA of the Rockies.
Our Nature Workshops cater to adult learners, providing an engaging and hands-on approach to exploring the wonders of the natural world in the beautiful setting of the Rocky Mountains.
Come enjoy the festivities of the shortest but most enthusiastic 4th of July parade!
Join us for our annual 4th of July celebration at Snow Mountain Ranch!
Join Carl Topilow and his 10-piece ensemble for a night of Jazz Music in Hempel Auditorium. This concert is part of our Cleveland Pops West takeover. The Cleveland Pops Orchestra is taking over YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center!
For more than three decades, the Cleveland Pops Orchestra has strived to entertain audiences of all ages and develop a shared love and appreciation of music through its orchestral performances, which feature the most popular music of stage, film and television.
Enjoy the songs of Broadway's most famous shows, from the classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, and Stephen Sondheim to the shows of today with charismatic guest vocalists. The Cleveland Pops Orchestra is taking over YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center!
9:00am - 4:00pm | Earth Day Volunteer Weekend |
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Loren Shriver: Space Shuttle Mission |
Estes Park Center offers an extensive array of activities, special programs, and events — many of which are included with your stay or membership.
*Indicates an offsite activity through third-party vendors. Rentals may be on-site.
Snow Mountain Ranch features a world-class Nordic Center and a wide array of activities and events — many of which are included with your stay or membership.
*Indicates an offsite activity through third-party vendors. Rentals may be on-site.
With Estes Park Center perfectly situated as a basecamp for Rocky Mountain National Park — and Snow Mountain Ranch on the doorstep of one of the top ski resorts in North America — there are plenty of seasonal attractions for you to explore throughout the year.
We carefully consider all special lodging requests, but we are unable to guarantee specific cabins or lodge rooms, the exact location of your accommodations, or fireplace type (wood vs. gas).
Cell service varies. At Estes Park Center AT&T/ T-Mobile have strong service. At Snow Mountain Ranch, Verizon has the best service. There is little-to-no cell service in Rocky Mountain National Park.
A group is considered to be someone who is interested in booking hotel-style lodging and private meeting space or a large retreat cabin. There are 6- and 8- bedroom cabins available. Estes Park Center also offers the historic Ranch House cabin and 17-bedroom Pattie Hyde Barclay cabin. To reserve smaller cabins, please call our Central Reservations Department at 888-613-9622.
If you are staying in lodge rooms, you are required to be on a meal plan. However, if you are staying in a retreat cabin, you are not required to be on a meal plan.
Our meal plan consists of at least 2 meals per day in our cafeteria-style dining hall. All members of your group will need to be on the same meal plan.
Take a peek around our location, or focus in and learn more about one of our two unique locations.