Registration & Lodging Options

We’ve reserved YMCA of the Rockies’ Longs Peak Lodge, that will also include the meeting rooms for conference sessions. Meals (all included) will be served in the nearby Aspen Dining Hall, and when we gather as a group, it will be in the Willome cabin—a large space that will also feature exhibits by Broadbands and partners.

Click here for a PDF map of the YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park campus.

Each room features two queen beds, full private bath, mini fridge, and free Wi-Fi. Click here for more information from YMCA of the Rockies!

Registration options include:

• $650 – Full Conference with a shared room (Each room has two queen beds)
• $450 – Full Conference without lodging (if you choose to stay elsewhere)
• $850 – Full Conference and non-shared room (room has two queen beds)

Transportation

YMCA of the Rockies-Estes Park Center is located approximately 1.5 hours from Denver International Airport (DIA). Click here for airport information, including car rental information.

For those flying in for the Wilderness & Beyond Conference, Broads has set up a shuttle at a reduced rate from DIA to the YMCA of the Rockies campus in Estes Park. Buses will depart from DIA at 10 am and 2 pm on Monday, Oct. 14. There will be one or two shuttles returning to the airport on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Click the map below for driving directions.

Other Local Transportation Options

Town of Estes Park Free Shuttle – From Memorial Day to mid-October, the Town of Estes Park operates five free, seasonal shuttle routes. Get around town either from your lodging or by parking at one of the large hubs in Estes (which are also free).

Estes Park Shuttle – Daily from Denver International Airport to Estes Park, Colorado. (Reservations required. Cost: $75/per person (one-way), $135/person (round trip))

Comfort & Safety Tips

Broads is committed to making sure the Wilderness & Beyond Conference is a great experience for everyone. Here are a few safety tips to help make sure your Conference experience is one to remember for all the right reasons!

High Altitude

The YMCA of the Rockies campus ranges in elevation from 8,010-8,700 feet above sea level. To make your conference stay more comfortable and help you adapt to the lower oxygen levels at these elevations (it might take a couple days), we have a few suggestions:

• Drink plenty of water.
• Rest if you feel fatigued or dizzy.
• Avoid alcohol (the effects of alcohol, including dehydration, are often exacerbated by altitude).
• Reapply sunscreen often (the thinner atmosphere at altitude means less protection from the sun’s UV rays).

Weather

The weather at YMCA of the Rockies can be highly variable—even over the course of a few hours. Fall temperatures can be mild and comfortable during the day, then plummet to below freezing after sunset. And because of the high elevation and mountainous landscape, snow is always a possibility. We recommend packing:

• A variety of layers.
• A warm jacket.
• Rain jacket.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Sturdy shoes in case of snow.

Wildlife Safety

Fall is a busy time for wildlife across the Rockies, as animals prepare for winter. YMCA of the Rockies shares its location with a wide variety of northern Colorado wildlife—from deer, elk, and moose to coyotes and (occasionally) black bears and mountain lions. This could mean some great wildlife viewing, as long as it’s done safely!

For the protection of both you and the wildlife, please observe these safety practices:

• Do NOT feed wildlife under any circumstances. Please remember to properly dispose of trash and food scraps so they don’t attract wildlife.
• Keep your distance while viewing wildlife. For your safety, use a zoom lens and stay at least two bus-lengths (or roughly 75 feet) from any animal—and even farther away from bears and moose (at least 120 feet)!
• Be bear aware! Do not leave food or beverages in your car, or on outdoor tables. Lock doors and close ground-floor windows when you leave your room and when you are asleep. Your actions could save the life of a bear!
• Fall is the rut (mating) season for elk. Elk are typically mild-mannered, but during the rut season bull elks can become aggressive, and very dangerous, to people. For your safety and the safety of the elk, always keep your distance (at least 75 feet) at all times.
• Mountain lions are shy and tend to avoid confrontation with humans. But if you should encounter one, let it know you are not prey. Don’t run, but instead face the mountain lion and back away slowly. Grab a stick and make yourself look tall and dangerous. Pick up small children. If the mountain lion acts aggressively, throw rocks or other objects at it, and shout and wave your arms.

Scholarships!

Partial to full scholarships are available. Apply HERE.

Questions? Contact Kaye at events@greatoldbroads.org.