DB 20s/30s CO Mountain Getaway

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*Space is limited. First come, first serve.

Date: Thursday, February 20 – Sunday, February 23, 2025

Location: Granby, Colorado

Event Description: Come join for an unforgettable extended winter weekend in the mountains of Colorado with other Christian Scientists and their friends. This weekend’s schedule includes skiing/snowboarding at Winter Park resort, tubing, games, a metaphysical discussion and many more activities. If you’re not into skiing/snowboarding on Friday, there’s lots of other options to have fun this snowy weekend. Hope you can make it! 

Early Registration Fee: $190.00* 

• If you register by January 1, 2025.*

Registration Fee: $210.00

• After January 1, 2025 

Registration closes on Thursday, February 10, 2025 or until full

Fee Includes: 3 nights lodging at Snow Mountain Ranch – YMCA of the Rockies (private cabin), 3 breakfasts, Friday & Saturday lunch, Friday & Saturday dinner,, pre booked activities (ie. tubing, ice skating, campfire) and a metaphysical talk/discussion.

Fee does not include: Thursday dinner, Sunday lunch, any transportation and some of the activity options (plus rentals) you decide to do. Please see Friday and Saturday options below. 

Cancellation Policy: 

If you cancel now thru January 31, 2025 – you will receive a refund, less a $85 cancellation fee.

If you cancel after January 31, 2025 – no refunds will be issued.

All cancellations must be made in writing by email to [email protected].

Accommodations: We will be staying in a 7-bedroom cabin at Snow Mountain Ranch and can comfortably accommodate 26 people. It features 7 bedrooms with 4 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and 8 sets of bunk beds. There are also 4 bathrooms, an expansive living room and dining room, full-size kitchen, TV, fireplace, and outdoor fire ring and porch — perfect for enjoying beautiful Rocky Mountain views.

Address for Snow Mountain Ranch: 1101 Co Rd 53, Granby, CO 80446

Transportation: The program starts at YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch; unless you would like to meet for dinner at Smokehouse BBQ at 5:30pm, and finishes at First Church of Christ, Scientist. Snow Mountain Ranch is approximately 2 hours, and First Church is approximately 36 minutes from the Denver International Airport (DEN).

• Smokehouse BBQ: 78656 U.S. Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO 80482
• Snow Mountain Ranch: 1101 Co Rd 53, Granby, CO 80446
• First Church: 1401 Logan St., Denver, CO 80203

Flight Information: Arrive at Snow Mountain Ranch between 6:30-9:00 pm; unless you would like to meet for dinner at Smokehouse BBQ at 5:30pm. Book arrival flights to arrive at the cabin between that window. For departures, book your flight for 2:00 pm or later. The airport is approximately 36 mins away from First Church.

Want to carpool with someone? Select that option on the google form, so we can connect you with other individuals on the trip coming from the same direction. Please know this is not guaranteed. If there aren’t enough people driving we may need someone to rent a vehicle and then have the group of individuals split the cost/gas.

Financial Aid: DiscoveryBound offers financial aid for travel costs for these events. Financial support is determined on an individual need, and grants are awarded up to $150, not to exceed 50% of your total travel costs. Click here to complete the DB financial aid form. DB will notify you with the amount awarded within one month of your submitted request. 

Tentative Schedule (see detailed activity options following the schedule):

Thursday, February 20th

Optional: Meet us for dinner at Smokehouse BBQ at 5:30pm (on your own dime!)

6:30-8:30 PM Arrive at Snow Mountain Ranch Cabin
9:00 PM Weekend overview & group meeting (next day)
9:45 PM Hangout, games & bedtime

Friday, February 23rd

Breakfast
Ski Day w/out Rentals

• Depart for Winter Park 
• Ski/Board 
• Lunch & picture 
• Head back to cabin

Ski Day w/ Rentals

• Depart for ski rental location
• Head to Winter Park
• Ski/Board
• Lunch & Picture 
• Drop ski rentals and head back to cabin

Other Activities

• Dog Sledding (additional cost, need to set up on own)
• Horseback Riding (additional cost, need to set up on own)
• Snowmobiling (additional cost, need to set up on own)
• Snowshoeing ($16-22 rental)
• Cross Country Skiing ($16-22 rental)
• Any of the free activities available; however, we will be participating in these on Saturday (see list below)!

4:45 PM Apres ski & relax
5:30 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Metaphysical talk & discussion
7:30 PM Campfire & s’mores
9:00 PM Hangout, games & bedtime

Saturday, February 24th

Optional: Second day of skiing/snowboarding. Need to get yourself to the mountain.

8:00 AM Lesson study (optional)
9:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Activity Block #1 (Cross country skiing, swimming, archery, crafts, relax)
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Winter tubing
4:30 PM Activity Block #2 (Roller skating, archery, climbing, crafts, relax)
6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Ice skating
9:00 PM Group meeting
9:30 PM Highlights & gratitude

Sunday, February 25th 

7:15 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Church
11:15 AM Goodbyes & depart 

Optional: If you’d like to stay and grab lunch with the group please do (on your own dime)!

Friday Activity Options: You are responsible for the cost of your own activity on Friday, February 21; unless you decide to stay back and participate in the free activities at the YMCA. Here are the activities and their links to purchase:

• ($) Winter Park Day Pass
  • Please be in touch with Hunter before purchasing a ticket if you’d like a discount. Limited discounts are available.
  • *If you would like to ski both Friday and Saturday you are more than welcome to. You will also need to get yourself to the slopes (there might be carpooling options on Friday; not guaranteed).

• ($) Rentals
  • More information to come. Please be in touch with Hunter. 

• ($) YMCA & Partner Activities 
  • Dog sledding – 
    • Do you dream of yelling “mush!” to your team of huskies in the blinding snow while on the trail of the Iditarod? Live out a scaled-down version of your dream by dog sledding at Snow Mountain Ranch this winter! For more information and to book your dog sledding tour, visit Redemption Dog Sled Tours.
  • Snowmobiling – 
    • Experience Colorado’s backcountry like you never have before, and go snowmobiling at Snow Mountain Ranch! With Grand Adventures’ guided tours and unguided snowmobile rentals, you’ll ride along with professional tour guides on nice wide-groomed trails, single track through the trees, powder play meadows, and maybe even catch a glimpse of some wildlife. Tour options for all ages and abilities, from beginner to advanced. For more information or to reserve your rental today, visit Grand Adventures online or call the company at 970.726.9247. Please note: Tours take place off Snow Mountain Ranch property and you will need to get yourself to this. 
  • Horseback riding – 
    • Explore the natural beauty on horseback at Snow Mountain Ranch! Rocky Mountain Stables is a third-party horseback riding company located on the Snow Mountain Ranch property and offers a memorable horseback riding experience through the Rocky Mountains. Prices vary depending on the experience. For more information and to book your horseback riding experience, visit Rocky Mountain Stables.
  • Snowshoeing & Cross country skiing – 
    • Strap on snowshoes and set out on an adventure through snow-frosted pine trees. Whether you’re a beginner or a snowshoe pro, our Snow Mountain Ranch snowshoe trails will spark wonder and awe in every step. View the Snowshoe Trail Map. 
    • Snowshoe rentals are available at the Nordic Center and range from $16-$22/rental ($16 half day/$22 full day). Free and public guided hikes are listed on the weekly Activity Guide, with hikes available for all levels of adventurers. To schedule a hike, or rent snowshoes, call the Programs Department two weeks in advance at 970.887.2152. 
    • Cross Country ski rentals are available at the Nordic Center and range from $16-$22/rental ($16 half day/$22 full day). For more information, please call our Programs Department at 970-887-2152 ext. 4135.
  • Crafts – 
    • Bring your ideas and inspiration to the table. Projects range from $1 to $75 and include ceramics, leatherwork, mosaics, tie dye, wood burning, and more.

• (Free) YMCA Activities
  • We will be participating in many of the free activities on Saturday, February 22; however, if you’d prefer to maximize your time with these activities you are more than willing to participate in them on both days:
    • Swimming (if the pool is open)
    • Roller skating
    • Climbing 
    • Archery
    • Ice skating
    • Game/recreational center

Saturday Activity Options: On Saturday, February 22; we will be participating in many of the free activities at the YMCA. We will have two activity blocks where you all will be able to sign-up for an activity. You will sign-up when registering for the event. Everyone will go tubing and ice skating together that day. *If you would like to ski this day, you are more than welcome to, but will need to coordinate that yourself. 

• Activity Block #1 Activities: Cross country skiing ($16 additional cost), Snowshoeing ($16 additional cost), swimming (if the pool is open), archery, crafts (additional cost depending on project), relax
• Activity Block #2 Activities: Roller skating, archery, climbing, crafts (additional cost depending on project), game/rec center, relax

Contact: Hunter Mehring at [email protected] or 720.705.6663

This is a stipend event being planned by Hunter Mehring, supported by Shelby (DB’s YAM). We are so grateful for Hunter taking the time to plan and execute this event! Can’t wait for a great time. If you would like to learn more about planning a stipend weekend, please reach out to [email protected].