We had a fantastic time on two significant fronts.
First, was the quality of lectures
and the warmth of Christian love. . . .
The second was the natural surroundings.
Such beauty, such excitement,
at seeing the mountain animals
moving freely among the lodges,
grazing at their leisure.
Heather Whipp - Missionary
Republic of Vanuata
The YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center, is northwest of Denver so plan to fly into Denver International Airport (DIA). If you need ground shuttle transportation to the YMCA (about 90 minutes from the airport but may take longer because of stops along the way), be sure to check the shuttle times below.
Ground Transportation? Visit www.estesparkshuttle.com or call 970-586-5151 for needed reservations for the ground shuttle from Denver International Airport to the YMCA lodges. Price is $55 one way; $95 round trip. Pickup times at DIA: 8:00 or 10:00 am and 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 or 10:00 pm. Plan to allow at least 45 minutes from flight arrival to shuttle departure. Pick up times at YMCA for return to DIA: 5:00, 7:00, or 10:00 am and 1:00, 4:00, or 7:00 pm. Allow two hours travel time from the YMCA plus at least 90 minutes for airport check-in. You may want to consider renting a car, especially if you’re traveling with someone. For the best price, comparison shop at www.orbitz.com.
Renting a Car at the Airport?
Head west (toward the mountains) on Peña Blvd.
Take E-470 Tollway N exit 6B, toward Boulder/Fort Collins (cost about $5.00).
Drive 17.5 miles to I-25 N, Exit 47 to Ft. Collins.
Follow directions from Denver and south below.
Need Transportation from Longmont,
Lyons, or Boulder?
Visit www.estesparkshuttle.com or call 970-586-5151.
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Take I-25 North to Hwy 66. Go west to US 36 in Lyons. Continue west on US 36 into Estes Park (a lovely drive Once you are in Estes Park turn left on Elkhorn Ave. Turn left on Moraine Ave. Continue in the right-hand lane around curve Drive straight through Marys Lake Road intersection US-36 becomes CO-66. Look for signs - YMCA entrance on your right.
Take I-25 South to US 34 west. Go through Loveland and continue west to Estes Park. Once you’re in Estes Park, turn left on Elkhorn Ave. Turn left on Moraine Ave. Continue in the right-hand lane around curve Drive straight through Marys Lake Road intersection US-36 becomes CO-66. Look for signs – YMCA entrance on your right.
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Staying at YMCA - go to Admin # 2 for key
Commuting - go to Ruesch Auditorium # 4
Aspen Dining Hall is directly below the auditorium.
There is an elevator at the front entrance.
There are no stairs at side entrance by the lodges,
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1 - Entrance from CO-66 2 - Administration Bldg 3 - Pine Room 4 – Aspen Dining Hall 5 - Long’s Peak 6 - Alpen Inn – to left of #6 |
4 - Ruesch Auditorium West Lobby - Registration Appointment Desk Livery - no number WiFi in most buildings |
Ruesch Classrooms behind auditorium
Facing rear of auditorium
East Lobby West Lobby
Hobbs Bilheimer Dodge Sweet
