WRITTEN BY CHAPLAIN STEVE PETERSON. TO DONATE TO THE BETHANY ADAMS MEMORIAL FUND, CLICK HERE Greetings and Happy New Year, Last year I ran two long distance dog sled races in order to raise money and create an endowment to honor and remember my daughter Bethany who died from cancer in...

Every winter-themed movie shows the perfect mix of whimsical snow-filled adventures and cozy hot cocoa snuggles with loved ones by a crackling fire. While it may seem too good to be true, we’re here to tell you it’s not! Here’s our three-day itinerary to help guide you to the perfect...

Kids finding their outdoor spirit, families coming together in nature, and friends connecting over the crackling of a warm fire. This is how Snow Mountain Ranch has spent the past 50 years. 2019 marked a big birthday for Snow Mountain Ranch, but we can't forget our humble beginnings. Photo Credit:...

YMCA of the Rockies raised just over $15,000 on Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3) to support its Annual Campaign. A generous matching partner, One Source Background, pledged to match every gift to YMCA of the Rockies up to $5,000, getting the organization to its Giving Tuesday fundraising goal and beyond. Giving...

The Christmas shopping season is fully upon us. At YMCA of the Rockies, we want to help take some of the hassle out of it for you. Gift cards are now available to purchase and give! Each is sold in any increment between $1 and $1,000 and can be used...

Over the river and through the woods, to Snow Mountain Ranch we go! This year, make new holiday memories with us as we debut our Christmas Tree Cutting Experience. Why wait to celebrate the holidays when you can spread Christmas cheer all December long? Help us sustainably manage our forests...

Thanksgiving Activities & Turkey Trot With gorgeous, snow-tipped mountain vistas in every direction, giving thanks is easy at Snow Mountain Ranch. So, come celebrate Thanksgiving with us this year. Earn your turkey and start your day with our annual Turkey Trot 3.5K! From there, your day will be “stuffed” with...

Will you go out with us? You may already know that outdoor retail giant, REI does something different on Black Friday each year—they closed the co-op’s doors and invite the nation to opt outside with them. And more than a million people do that each year! It really caught the...

Rock climbing is a great activity for the whole family, but unless you’re bundled up and have an icepick in hand, most people don’t think about climbing in Colorado during the winter. With the new indoor rock wall at YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center, families can climb away...