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Watoto Children’s Choir at Hyde Chapel on March 6th

Watoto Children’s Choir at Hyde Chapel on March 6th
The Watoto Children’s choir from Uganda will perform in Hyde Chapel at Estes Park Center on Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 pm.  This concert is free to the public, with a love offering after the performance. The Watoto Children’s choir is comprised of 21 children and young people ages 9-15.  The choir raises awareness of the plight of 2,000,000 children in Uganda who have been left parentless as a result of war and disease.  Funds raised help provide housing, food, clothing and an education for thousands of Ugandan children. Watch a video of the Watoto Children’s Choir Listen to the...
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Helpful Links for Colorado Road Conditions

Winter driving in the mountains offers scenic views but also comes with rapidly-changing weather conditions.  We want all of our guests to arrive safely!  Here are some links we think are particularly helpful in preparing for a winter drive in the Rockies: Interactive map of current Colorado road conditions, including traffic cameras: http://cotrip.org/roadConditions.htm Colorado Dept of Transportation Travel Center: construction updates and road closure updates: http://www.coloradodot.info/travel AAA winter driving...
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What is Biathlon?

What is Biathlon?
Snow Mountain Ranch is proud to be one of the few locations in Colorado that has a biathlon course.  Most people aren’t aware of what the sport of biathlon is, outside of the Winter Olympics.  The sport began as a Norwegian military exercise and has evolved into a sport for people who want a serious challenge.  The Denver Post recently visited Snow Mountain Ranch and wrote about one of the races hosted by the Colorado Biathlon Club. Read the Article View the...
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Evening Camp available at Estes Park Center this Summer

Evening Camp available at Estes Park Center this Summer
Let’s face it: family vacations are awesome, but sometimes parents need an evening to themselves.  To help parents and kids get the most out of their summer evenings, we are offering Evening Camp on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the summer months for kids ages 3-10 years old.  The cost is $15 per child, which covers activities such as camp games, crafts, mini-golf and special programs and performances. The details: Evening Camp June 19-August 9 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 5:30-9:30 pm Ages 3-10 $15 per child Drop-off and Pick-up at the Bennett Building Register Here (please note...
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Enter to win a four-day, three-night stay for 7 people at Snow Mountain Ranch

Enter to win a four-day, three-night stay for 7 people at Snow Mountain Ranch
Woman’s Day is running a contest to win a four-day, three-night stay in a three-bedroom cabin at Snow Mountain Ranch!  Our three-bedroom cabins sleep up to seven people and include a fireplace and a fully-equipped kitchen.  Two vacation packages will be given away to lucky winners: the Summer Package includes a one-hour horseback ride for up to seven people along with guided hikes, use of our climbing wall and bouldering room, basketball, disc golf, mini golf, roller skating, tennis and swimming.  The Winter Package includes a hot chocolate sleigh ride for up to seven people along with...
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