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.
A tradition since 1943, the Artist in Residence Program at YMCA of the Rockies has brought creators of a variety of mediums to Estes Park Center. Laura’s artistic journey began with abstract painting at Duke University before she turned her focus to interpreting nature directly through paint, particularly landscapes.
Join us for 12th annual Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Running Festival. Races include a Half Marathon,10K, 5K, and 50K.
This workshop caters to adult learners. This course will explore the fascinating behavior of elk during the rut and observe their patterns and history.
YMCA of the Rockies, as part of our donor-funded Diversifying our Libraries project, is thrilled to host an author event with the renowned James Edward Mills. A celebrated figure in the outdoor industry, James Edward Mills is the author of The Adventure Gap, a powerful book that explores the crucial role of diversity in outdoor recreation and adventure.
Join us for live music, hayrides, pumpkin painting, and more at our annual Fall Fest.
This workshop caters to adult learners. This course will explore the history of astronomy, observing the sky, planets, stars and constellations.
Join Grand Nordic for their annual Ski Swap at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center. The Ski Swap will take place in the Camper Hub, across the parking lot from the Nordic Center.
Celebrate the spooky season at our Estes Park location with a family friendly haunted forest, located by Friendship Lodge.
This workshop caters to adult learners. This course will explore the history of astronomy, observing the sky and the basics of stellar birth and death.
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| Day Event | Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Running Festival |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
| 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Nature Workshop: Elk Ecology |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | Artist in Residence: Laura Barrow |
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.
