DB Adult: CO Mountain Weekend Adventure

DB Outreach – CO Mountain Weekend Adventure for Adults!

This event currently has a waitlist for registration. If you would like to be added, please email dbinfo@discoverybound.blackbaudwp.com.

REGISTRATION | FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

Metaphysical Theme

Step out with courage, dare to go, /
Give from the heart the love you know.
(Christian Science Hymnal, 600:5)

Who: CS Adults and their friends and family of all faiths

What: Join us for a fun “choose your own adventure” style long weekend in the majestic Colorado Rocky Mountains! 

This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and have fun while enjoying the company of other Christian Scientists and their friends. Take part in as many (or as few) of the activities as you’d like! The weekend’s array of activities includes skiing/snowboarding at Winter Park resort, horseback riding, games, an inspirational talk, cross-country skiing, swimming, snowshoeing, crafts, indoor rock climbing, roller skating, dog sledding, and much more! 

When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Sunday, February 1, 2026

Where: YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch Family Resort | Granby, CO 

Registration: 

• Cost: $580 per person (double occupancy; $402 additional cost for single occupancy) – see below for what is included
• Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026 (or until full)! 
• Cancellation Fee: $290 if canceled before or on Wednesday, December 31, 2025
• No Refund deadline: Thursday, January 1, 2026

Financial aid:

• Registration – up to $150 per person
• Travel – up to $100 (not to exceed 50% of total airfare for one person or gas costs for one vehicle)
• Deadline to apply: December 5, 2026

What’s Included

Fee Includes: 3 nights lodging at Snow Mountain Ranch – YMCA of the Rockies, linens included. Meals (3 breakfasts, Friday & Saturday lunch, Friday & Saturday dinner), pre-booked activities (ie, tubing, ice skating, rollerskating), and an inspirational talk/discussion.

The fee does not include: Thursday dinner, Sunday lunch, any transportation, and some of the activity options (plus ski/snowboard rentals at Winter Park) you decide to do. Please see the Friday and Saturday options below.

Accommodations:

We will be staying in a private cabin at YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch Family Resort. Snow Mountain Ranch sits on a stunning 5,100 acres of rolling meadows, aspens, and spruce forest and is both a relaxing family retreat and a popular outdoor playground in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. In addition to their world-class Nordic Center with 82.5km of groomed trails, they offer dozens of complimentary activities and events every day of the year, and a spectacular alpine setting next to Winter Park ski resort.

Our 8-bedroom, 8.5 bathroom cabin can comfortably accommodate 16 participants. It features 7 bedrooms with 2 queen beds each, and 1 bedroom with 3 sets of bunk beds. Each bedroom has an adjoining bathroom. The cabin features 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. We’ll be cooking up delicious family-style meals together each day, but if you’d like, there are a number of dining options available at Snow Mountain Ranch. 

Married couples will be housed together, and everyone else will be paired with a roommate of the same gender. If you would prefer, you may reserve a single-occupancy room for an additional $402. Linens are provided.

The cabin will be our home base for the weekend and is within walking distance of most of our activities for the weekend! Plan to prepare delicious meals together, enjoy each other’s company over games and hot cocoa, and take in the breathtaking scenery right outside our door!

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

Flying/Driving parameters

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

Driving Information:

Arrival: Please arrive at Snow Mountain Ranch between 7:00-8:00 pm; unless you would like to meet for dinner at Smokehouse BBQ at 5:30pm.

Departure: Flexible and based on your own timing. We’d love for you to join us at church on Sunday and stay for lunch before heading out, if your schedule allows.

Flight Information:

Arrival: Arrive at Snow Mountain Ranch between 7:00-8:00 pm on 1/29; unless you would like to meet for dinner (self-pay) at Smokehouse BBQ at 5:30 pm. Book arrival flights to arrive at the cabin between that window.

Departures: For departures, book your flight for 3:00 pm or later if you will be joining us for church and lunch. The airport is approximately 36 minutes away from First Church. Please feel free to leave earlier anytime this day depending on your transportation. 

Want to carpool with someone? Once you register, we will send a Transportation Form. Select the carpool option on the Google form, and we will do our best to 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.

Activities 

Friday Activity Options: You are responsible for the cost of your own activity on Friday, January 30th,  unless you decide to stay back at Snow Mountain Ranch and participate in the activities provided by the YMCA. Here are the activities and their links to purchase:

• ($) Winter Park Day Pass/Lift Tickets
  • Single-Day Skiing/Snowboarding Information
    • Buy your Winter Park Day Pass HERE
    • Purchase your lift ticket ASAP as prices always go up considerably once the season is in full swing.
  • Two-Day Skiing/Snowboarding Information:
    • If you plan to ski both Saturday and Sunday please purchase a 2 day Ikon pass HERE
    • *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).

• ($) Winter Park Resort – Ski & Snowboard Rentals
  • Please book your rentals HERE at Snow Mountain Sports. Choose the option to pick up on the day of. Please reach out if you have any questions while going through the form.
  • You are more than welcome to bring your own skis/snowboard.

• ($) 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.
  • Indoor rock climbing 
    • Climb to new heights on the indoor rock climbing wall. You will be required to use the YMCA’s equipment for safety purposes. $12; and pre-registration is required, so please reach out.

• (Free) YMCA Activities
  • We will be participating in many of the free activities on Saturday, January 31; however, if you’d prefer to maximize your time with these activities you are more than welcome to participate in them on both days:
    • Swimming (if the pool is open)
    • Roller skating
    • Tubing
    • Ice skating
    • Game/recreational center

Saturday Activity Options: On Saturday, January 31, we will be participating in many of the free activities offered by the YMCA. We will have two activity blocks where you all will be able to sign up for an activity. You will sign up after registering for the event. *If you would like to ski at Winter Park on this day, you are more than welcome to, but you will need to coordinate that yourself. 

• Morning Activity Block: Cross country skiing ($16-22 additional cost), Snowshoeing ($16-22 additional cost), Dog sledding (see info above, set up ahead of time), Horseback riding (see info above, set up ahead of time), swimming (if the pool is open), climbing ($12 additional cost) crafts (additional cost depending on project), game/rec center, relax
• Afternoon Activity Block:  Ice skating, Tubing, Cross country skiing ($16-22 additional cost), Snowshoeing ($16-22 additional cost), climbing ($12 additional cost) crafts (additional cost depending on project), swimming (if the pool is open), game/rec center, relax

Tentative Itinerary – Subject to Change:

Please note the days where meals are included and not included, by this coding:

B – Breakfast included
L – Lunch included
D – Dinner included

Thursday, January 29th 

Optional: Meet us for dinner at Smokehouse BBQ at 5:30pm (self-pay)

7:00-8:00 PM Arrive at Snow Mountain Ranch Cabin
8:15 PM Weekend overview & group meeting (plan for next day)
9:00 PM Hangout, games & bedtime

Friday, January 30th (B, L, D) 

Lesson study
Breakfast + pack a lunch

Ski Day w/out Rentals

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

Ski Day w/ Rentals

• Depart for ski rental location
• Head to Winter Park
• Ski/Board
• Lunch 
• 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

5:00 PM Apres ski & relax
5:30 PM Dinner
6:45 PM Group Meeting
7:30 PM Inspirational Talk & Discussion
8:30 PM Hangout & Games
10:00 PM Quiet Time

Saturday, January 31st (B, L, D) 

Optional: Second day of skiing/snowboarding. Make own arrangements.

7:30 AM Lesson study (optional)
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Morning Activity Block 
12:00-1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Afternoon Activity Block
5:30 PM Apres & relax
6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Group meeting
8:00 PM Rollerskating (optional)
9:15 PM Highlights & gratitude
9:45 PM Wrap up items, hang out & games
10:30 PM Quiet Time

Sunday, February 1st (B)

7:15 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Church @ First Church of Christ, Scientist, Denver
11:15 AM Goodbyes & depart 

Optional: If you’d like to stay and grab lunch with the group please do (self-pay)!

Payment & Cancellation Policy:
Full payment is due at sign-up (unless applying for registration financial aid – up to $150 per person available) $290 deposit is needed when applying for financial aid.

If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice of your cancellation:

• Up to 21 days (December 31) prior to trip = 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable
• 0 to 20 days prior to trip = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

If DiscoveryBound cancels a program/event, you will receive a full refund of the registration fee. (If a participant decides to cancel a registration then the cancellation policy for that specific DiscoveryBound event / program applies.) As you are preparing air travel for these excursions, we encourage you to book flights allowing you the greatest flexibility in case there is a need.

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Questions? Contact Shelby Mehring | DB Event Manager: shelby@discoverybound.blackbaudwp.com or 720-599-6939.