Wed 25
Dec
Family Fun
Candy Cane Lane with Dinosaur O'Dell
Wake-up, open presents and join us at Schlessman Commons as we sing about reindeer and elves on this magical morning.
EVENTS
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.
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Thu 26
Dec
Family Fun
Around the World with Dinosaur O’Dell
Join Dino as we explore the science of outer space. We’ll learn about our solar system; the differences between meteors, meteoroids and meteorites; eclipses, constellations, and more.
Fri 27
Dec
Family Fun
Roller Skate Disco
Join us for this free family event. Enjoy an unforgettable night of skating, dancing, and disco fever.
Sat 28
Dec
Family Fun
Coffee with the Snow Mountain Ranch General Manager
Join us for coffee, hot cocoa, and conversation with our General Manager at the Schlessman Family Camper Hub (west of the Nordic Center) at 10am on select Saturdays!
Sat 28
Dec
Family Fun
Santa Visits at the Lula Dorsey Museum
Visit with Santa on Saturdays at the Lula Dorsey Museum!
Tue 31
Dec
Family Fun
New Year's Eve Dance Party at Estes Park Center
Dance the night away! Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience with DJ Alsum. Fun for all ages!
Fri 3
Jan
Educational
Connor Ryan Guest Speaker
Snow Mountain Ranch is hosting indigenous pro skier and climate activist, Connor Ryan, in an interactive event that includes a film screening, ski opportunity and a keynote on January 3.
Sun 5
Jan
Sat 11
Jan
Snow Mountain Ranch Classic Race
Join us for the Snow Mountain Ranch Classic, a Nordic ski race offering classis, long, short and junior courses.
Events for Wednesday, December 25th
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December 2024
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
Ho Ho Hoedown!
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Ho Ho Hoedown! |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
Josh and Kyrissa Orzoco Musical Duo
Roller Skate Disco at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Josh and Kyrissa Orzoco Musical Duo |
| Day Event |
Roller Skate Disco at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
Josh and Kyrissa Orzoco Musical Duo
Santa Visits at the Lula Dorsey Museum
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Josh and Kyrissa Orzoco Musical Duo |
| 2:30pm - 5:00pm |
Santa Visits at the Lula Dorsey Museum |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
A John Denver Christmas with Cowboy Brad
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
A John Denver Christmas with Cowboy Brad |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
Roller Skate Disco at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
| Day Event |
Roller Skate Disco at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Colorado Biathlon Club Events
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
Santa Visits at the Lula Dorsey Museum
| Day Event |
Colorado Biathlon Club Events |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
| 2:30pm - 5:00pm |
Santa Visits at the Lula Dorsey Museum |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
Free Ski Lessons with Grand Nordic
Opera Soprano Cree Carrico
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
| Day Event |
Free Ski Lessons with Grand Nordic |
| Day Event |
Opera Soprano Cree Carrico |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Roller Skate Disco at Snow Mountain Ranch
| Day Event |
Roller Skate Disco at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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Santa Visits at the Lula Dorsey Museum
| 2:30pm - 5:00pm |
Santa Visits at the Lula Dorsey Museum |
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Estes Park Jazz Big Band presents "Home for the Holidays"
| Day Event |
Estes Park Jazz Big Band presents "Home for the Holidays" |
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Dinosaur O’Dell’s Christmas Time is Here
| Day Event |
Dinosaur O’Dell’s Christmas Time is Here |
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Candy Cane Lane with Dinosaur O'Dell
| Day Event |
Candy Cane Lane with Dinosaur O'Dell |
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| Day Event | Around the World with Dinosaur O’Dell |
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| Day Event | Roller Skate Disco at Snow Mountain Ranch |
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| Day Event | Coffee with the General Manager |
| 2:30pm - 5:00pm | Santa Visits at the Lula Dorsey Museum |
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| Day Event | New Year's Eve Dance Party at Estes Park Center |
ACTIVITIES AT ESTES PARK CENTER
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.
ACTIVITIES AT SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH
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.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
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.
EVENTS FAQS
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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