FAQs

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What will the weather be like in the mountains?

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Month - Temp High/Low - Precipitation - Snow September - 65.6/18 - 1.0 - .5 in October - 53.4/6 - 0.84 - 6.2 in

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Will I have wireless internet and cell phone reception?

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Snow Mountain Ranch has free wireless internet access at the Administration Building, all lodges and some cabins. Cell phone reception is dependent on the type of phone and service provider.

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How do I make a reservation?

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Make an online reservation through the venue's website (https://snowmountainranch.org/) or call 1-888-613-9622.

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Does the YMCA accept pets?

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Well-behaved pets are allowed in 2 to 5 bedroom cabins, campgrounds and yurts and must be leashed at all times when outdoors. There is a 2 pet maximum per unit. There will be a pet charge of $10 per pet, per day. Pets are not allowed in the 6, 7 or 8 bedroom Reunion Cabins or lodge rooms. For people with severe pet allergies, we have 3 cabins that are pet-free. To reserve a petfree cabin, please call our reservation staff at 888-613-9622.

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What is the venue's marijuana policy?

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YMCA of the Rockies strives to provide a safe, healthy and family-friendly environment to protect the youth, families and groups we serve. As allowed by law in Colorado, YMCA of the Rockies has a strict no marijuana policy that forbids the possession, use and/or consumption of marijuana anywhere on our properties, in our facilities, or during participation in our programming. YMCA of the Rockies is a Mission-driven organization whose core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith are best represented in an environment which excludes the use of marijuana. Thank you for abiding by our policy.

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Does the YMCA provide linens and towels?

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Yes, all bedding and towels are provided in cabins and lodge rooms at Snow Mountain Ranch. There are limited toiletries provided. We recommend that guests bring shampoo and conditioner. YMCA of the Rockies also provides toilet paper, tissues, drinking glasses and soap. Maid service is available in lodge rooms, but not in cabins or yurts. Fresh towels and linens can be picked up in the housekeeping office for cabins and yurts.

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Are there TVs in the cabins and lodge rooms?

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YMCA of the Rockies strives to promote recreation and activity for our guests to come together. Thus, the majority of our cabins are without TVs and none of our lodge rooms have TVs. Vacation homes are the only lodging option with TVs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

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What amenities are in the cabins?

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Cabins have hot water, electric heating, fully equipped kitchens with refrigerator and stove with oven, microwaves, telephones and one or more baths. Linens, bath and dish towels, dishes and cooking utensils are provided. Cabins do not have TVs. Vacation Homes, in addition to the above, have a dishwasher and satellite TV. Our cabins do not have air-conditioning because of our cool mountain nights. Cabins have either gas or wood fireplaces. Roll-away beds are allowed in cabins for a fee of $10 per night. To request a roll-away bed, please call our reservation staff at 888- 613-9622 or request it in the comments section of the online reservation form. Gas grills are available to rent for $15/six hours of use. To rent a gas grill, please call 970-887-2152, ext. 4127. Please note that under certain fire bans, the usage of gas grills may be restricted or not allowed. For the latest fire ban information, please visit the activities page.

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What amenities are in the lodge rooms?

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Lodge rooms do not have cooking facilities or TV. Towels and bedding are provided. Only rooms in Indian Peaks Lodge have mini fridges, microwaves and decks or porches. All lodge rooms have hair dryers and soap dispensers. Shampoo and conditioner are not included. Our lodge rooms do not have air-conditioning because of our cool mountain nights.

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What are check in/check out times?

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CHECK-IN AFTER 3:00 PM at the front desk in the Administration building. Please be aware that on busy summer days, weekends, or holidays YOUR CABIN OR ROOM MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER 6:00 PM, so please make your travel plans accordingly. If you arrive before your room is ready, you are welcome to use all YMCA facilities for the entire day of check-in. CHECK-OUT IS 10:00 AM you are welcome to use our facilities the entire day of check-out. We ask that you have all of your belongings out of your room or cabin after 10 am on check-out day.

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Do you have a workout gym?

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Snow Mountain Ranch does not have a traditional workout gym. We encourage guests to exercise through the many recreational activities available such as; hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and more.

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What is your cancellation policy?

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A 35% deposit is required for all reservations. If you cancel a reservation 30 days or more prior to your arrival, you forfeit 25% of the original 35% deposit. If you cancel your reservation closer than 30 days prior to your arrival, the entire 35% deposit is forfeited. There is no financial penalty for making changes to a reservation. Once you have checked in, should you decide to leave early you are financially responsible for each night you had reserved.

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What is your payment policy and accepted forms of payment?

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A 35% deposit is required for all reservations. Once you check in you are responsible for paying for the nights you have booked. We accept MasterCard, VISA, Discover, American Express, personal checks, travelers checks and cash. *Special exceptions may apply.

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How far is Snow Mountain Ranch from Denver?

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Snow Mountain Ranch is located at 1101 County Road 53, Granby, Colorado 80446, 81 miles northwest of Denver. Drive time is approximately 1.5 -2 hours of driving in good road and traffic conditions. For updated road condition information, click here. For maps and directions, click here.

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Can I request a specific cabin or lodge room, including a handicapped-accessible cabin or lodge room?

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We will carefully consider your preferences, but we cannot guarantee cabin location or specific cabin assignment. Handicapped-accessible rooms are available in lodge rooms, and we have a small number of handicapped-accessible cabins. Please call our reservation staff at 888-613-9622 to request a handicapped-accessible cabin or lodge room. Please note that we do not have elevators in any of the buildings at Snow Mountain Ranch and that our lodges have multiple levels. If you have issues with stairs, please request a ground-level room. We can provide a ramp that goes up 3 steps to assist with mobility issues; please inquire about the ramp when you check-in at the administration building. For people with severe pet allergies, we have three cabins that are petfree. Please call our reservation staff at 888-613-9622 to request a pet-free cabin.

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Do you have hot tubs?

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We do not have any hot tubs on our property. We do have an indoor, heated pool that is open year-round. Hot springs are located in Hot Sulphur Springs, roughly 25 minutes west in the town of Hot Sulphur Springs.

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If I am not staying at the YMCA, can I still come and use the facility?

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We do offer day passes for use of our facilities for $20 per adult/per day and $10 per child/per day, purchased at the Program Building. Guests staying in Snow Mountain Ranch lodging receive first priority in all activities, so there may be times when many activities are already filled to registration capacity with on-grounds guests.

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Do we need to bring our own grill or does the YMCA provide grills?

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We ask guests not to bring their grills as a safety precaution. You can arrange to rent a gas grill through our conference department (970-887-2152, ext. 4127). Small gas grills cost $15 for 6 hours of use. Under certain fire bans, the usage of gas grills may be restricted or not allowed. For current fire ban information, please visit our activities page.