Before signing up, read "How to register or join the waitlist," below.

About the retreat

Stunningly spread out over 5,100 acres of rolling meadows, aspens, and spruce forest, YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch is both a relaxing retreat and popular outdoor playground in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.

Snow Mountain Ranch is located at about 8850 feet above sea level. If you are coming from sea level, we recommend you arrive in Colorado at least 3-4 days ahead of the retreat to begin acclimating to the altitude.

Participants will enjoy staying in a comfortable and spacious 7 bedroom cabin with shared restrooms. The cabin features a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace, dining/living room, and a deck or porch that is perfect for taking in amazing views of the Continental Divide. 

We will enjoy gourmet, healthy meals that include dinner on Saturday; three meals on Sunday, and breakfast on Monday.

We will share a recommended packing list a couple weeks before the trip. The YMCA provides all bedding, towels. etc. 

The retreat starts Saturday September 28th, 9 am. We will meet near Winter Park and go for an easy walk along the Fraser River trail. 

HOW TO REGISTER OR JOIN THE WAIT LIST:

1) Click the signup button above. (If the retreat is full, the button will read "Join waitlist.") On the next screen, click "View required form" and then click "2025 retreat registration form." Complete the form. 

2) After submitting the form, you will be back on this page. Click the signup/join waitlist button to complete your registration. Your registration is not complete until you do this. You will also get an email confirming your registration for the retreat.

3) You will get another email with a link to download a medical clearance form for your doctor to sign. Click the button in the email, and then download the form by clicking on the link on the web page. After your physician signs the form, you will need to upload it by logging in to your LBL account (use the login button at the top of any page of our website). The first screen you see will ask you for the form.

We understand it will take time to have your physician complete the form. We ask that you upload the form at least 3 weeks before your retreat, if possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. You must submit this form to be allowed to attend the retreat.

4) You can register for other LBL events that don't require a medical form (like hikes, walks or on-line programs) while you are waiting to get the form from your physician. To get past the page telling you to upload the form, just click on the event calendar button at the top. 

PLEASE NOTE:

1) If you are coming with another person, you must each register separately. Each person must create their own account to be able to register.

2) Retreats are free. However, we are unable to provide funding for travel. 

3) Please register for only one retreat.

4) If you have been on a retreat before, you will not be able to register for this trip until 30 days before the retreat. We do this so as many people as possible have a chance to come on one of the retreats.

5) People on the waitlist often get to come on the retreat, provided they have submitted their physician's clearance form. Often, spots open up within a week of the trip.