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THINGS TO BRING

Experience the mountain life ... comfortably

RELATIVE MONTHLY WEATHER

  • November to March = Snow

  • April to June = Rain or Snow

  • July to October = Sunny

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PACKING SUGGESTIONS

  • Mostly sunny with a chance of everything unexpected. Pack shorts, sunscreen, a sweatshirt and raincoat.

  • Mountain terrain - grab hiking shoes, boots, or at least running shoes.

  • Altitude is over 8,000 feet. Bring your favorite water bottle that will inspire you to drink often. 

  • Hot tub time! Bring a swimsuit! We provide towels.​

  • Toiletries for you to be so fresh and so clean. It is also very dry in Colorado and so we have skin lotion available.

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LOCAL HIKING

If you don’t have it, download the app “AllTrails”, it’s what we use to find new hikes. A few recommendations that can all be found on AllTrails: 

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If you are looking for a shorter hike: 

  • Parkview, Strawberry Jack & Pine Lake Loop (2.9 miles) has great views and a peaceful little lake. It’s in Pine Valley Ranch Park. 


If you are looking for a longer hike: 

  • Eagle’s View Trail Loop (4.2 miles) also has great views and more elevation gain. Located in Reynold’s Ranch County Park. 

  • Lion’s Head via Lion’s Back Trail (11-13 miles) is a long one that ends in a waterfall. Part of the trail is along a dirt road, but there are some resident marmots along the way. This one is in Staunton State Park.

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Hope this helps, happy trails!

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PLACES TO SEE, THINGS TO DO, AND FOOD TO EAT

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​PLACES TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO

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BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

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LUNCH AND DINNER

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GROCERIES

  • Rosalie Trading Post (Bailey) - fresh veggies, fruits, meat, and more

  • Dollar General (Bailey)

  • King Soopers (Conifer)

  • Safeway (Conifer)

  • Natural Grocers (Conifer)

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3 NIGHT SUMMER/FALL ITINERARY

Travel plans can be tough. Let us help with the task.

​ARRIVAL DAY - Welcome!

  1. Stop for grocery shopping at King Soopers in Conifer.

  2. Arrive at your mountainside escape. Unpack through the garage.

  3. Call dibs on your room.

  4. Sneak out to the deck and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

  5. Grab a camera and drink, rally the troops, and head to the outlook.

  6. Take in the view of the national forest and mountain range.

  7. Head back inside to cook something up for dinner.

  8. Lastly, relax by watching a movie or reading a book.

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FIRST FULL DAY - Local Hike and Food

  1. The brave wake up for the Colorado sunrise (5:30-6:30a).

  2. Brew some coffee / espresso and fry up some breakfast.

  3. Look at the local hikes at Staunton State Park (AllTrails App).

  4. Pack some day-hiking gear and head out for a hike!

  5. Drive to Aspen Peak Cellars for food and wine by the river.

  6. Scope out Chill Squirrel or Sasquatch Outpost for light shopping.

  7. Make a pit stop at Madjack’s Brewery for another drink.

  8. Head back to shower up and hop in the hot tub.

  9. Cook a late dinner.

  10. Grab a board game for some healthy competition.

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SECOND FULL DAY - Day Trip to Mountain Town

  1. Sleep in for some recovery. Let’s be honest, it is a vacation.

  2. Pack the camera! Day trip to a small mountain town, Georgetown.

  3. Grab some light breakfast at The Giggling Goat.

  4. Drive up Guanella Pass.

  5. Stop along the pass for pictures and short / long hikes.

  6. Continue to Georgetown for some lunch, shopping, and breweries.

  7. On your way back, stop at Shaggy Sheep for some dinner along 285.

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DEPARTURE DAY - Until Next Time!

  1. Cook some final breakfast.

  2. Pack up the car.

  3. Move laundry to the bathroom floors.

  4. Consolidate garbage in the kitchen bins.

  5. Start the dishwasher.

  6. Take one last walk to the outlook.

  7. Have safe travels home!

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