Ute Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park

Mankinds's impact on the mountains, environmental preservation, and resource management will be examined. Many personal encounters and "hands-on" experiences with the environment promise to make the retreat exciting, rewarding, and long-remembered.

We will hike and explore THE BEST OF COLORADO:
 
 

• The Edgar Mine
• Fraser Experimental Forest
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• Arapaho National Forest
• Arapaho National Recreational Area
• Indian Peaks Wilderness Area
• Eagles Nest Wilderness Area
• Lakes and streams that lie beneath the snowy peaks of the Continental Divide
• Rugged high peaks, glaciers, glacial lakes, and delicate meadows
• A variety of environments: tundra, krumholtz, coniferous forests, meadows, lakes, and streams
• Mule deer, beaver, elk, bighorn sheep, marmots, ground squirrels, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Flora and fauna are uniquely adapted to montane environments

The ALPINE LEARNING CENTER is located near the YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch between Winter Park and Granby, Colorado. The modern, three-story lodge sleeps twenty and includes laboratory, library, audio-visuals, field equipment (including canoes), and educational materials. There are recreation, dining, and discussion areas.

Baby-sitting and children's programs are nearby. During free time, participants may swim, play tennis, or golf. Evenings will be times for discussion and slide presentations. Meals will include hearty breakfasts, picnic lunches, and evening dinners feauring fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats. Participants will sometimes be asked to assist with meal preparation.