On the list we were talking about getting together a first gen firebird show that we would plan about a years time out. Chime in with ideas, thoughts, and what not.
Idea: Centrally located, get sponsors involved, prizes, show, Possibly a drag race?
-Paul
1968 Pontiac Firebird (In the works: 440ci Pontiac + Doug Nash 5 speed + posi rear = 1320 and Corner Carver Wanna Be)
Colorado's 1,000 miles for me but fine. We get through Loveland often (End of this month too) My Bird has made the trip through the Big Thompson a few times. Once, a day before the '76 flood.
I sure remember the carburetored Bird running really sluggish there.
That second picture from the left below was in the Big Thompson, not far from Loveland.
Colorado is 1060 mi from Houston....16 plus hours mapquest says...
we could make it a modern day "canon ball run" LOL.. everybody starts at time figured out by distance and avg mph....whemever gets there first gets a prize....every speeding ticket counts for 1 hr added time! LOL
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
Colorado sounds like a really good choice as far as making it a vacation as well as a meet. Seems like everyone is just under 2k miles. Most are within 1600 miles. Of Course people are more than welcome to fly in and ride in other's first gen birds.
I'd probably bring the Bird and Jeep, go wheeling part of the time and Cruise the bird the other time.
1968 Pontiac Firebird (In the works: 440ci Pontiac + Doug Nash 5 speed + posi rear = 1320 and Corner Carver Wanna Be)
I think a huge cruise like that would be a whole lot of fun. Similar to Hot Rod Power Cruise; that they do each year for a week. With GM dumping Pontiac, this would be nothing but Cool and maybe cause the big boys to rethink their division, I mean this is the Corp (gm) that killed Firebird and Camaro, then Ford sticks it to them with the redesigned Pony, and they even let Dodge beat them to the punch with Challenger, before they came out with the new Maro. Now they are killing Pontiac; who brought us the one and only GTO, The TRANS AM Firebird, Bonneville, Grand Prix, man are those awesome names. How can they kill this Historic Brand. That is what a cruise like this could be about. I think it would cause quite a ruckus, especially if the media picks up on it. Who knows and did I say it would be hell of a lot of fun. Bjorns "CannonBall Run does it for me too, Colorado would certainly be a gorgeous drive, but blowing wide open on the Kansas Turnpike would be a kick too.
mtgriz70 I'm in the HALF group in Houston, 69 Trans Am Tribute "T/A My Way", convertible, Dark Blue/pearl, 400/tremec 5sp
I keep seeing the show "Mustangs across America" on HD TV.
This would be a great event for something like that to be filmed for better visibility of our fgf's.
The Mustang show follows a big group of all generations 'stangs traveling from SW to SE America along the southern US. I watched this show with my wife a couple of years ago, and it greatly increased her interest in our own fgf's. I think it helped her understand the 'old car' mentality that so many people have (that she never understood). Most of the cars were first and second generation, but some were newer models. I think the film included a lot of home video clips from the members own drive to and from the cruise.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
two answers on HALFs mail, several interested so far by the way
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Lebanon, Kansas is the geographical center of the continental US. There or somewhere around there looks like a good spot to me. Otherwise maybe where Route 66 crosses somewhere near the center. A report needs to be taken on how FG Birds are distributed throughout the US.
Let’s crank ‘em up and go.
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Somebody said something about meeting in Kansas... it would be cool to meet at Heartland Park Raceway in Topeka Kansas... its an all in one race park.
I've been on that Rocky Mountain National Park drive. It's great scenery but I don't know how well the bird would run at 12,000 feet! And better make sure your brakes are up to snuff for the coast down the other side! Lots of traffic on the one road through the park.
Check this out, this was in July!
-=>Lee<=- Due to budget constraints the "light at the end of the tunnel" has been turned off!
Heartland Park, while there is a race park there, otherwise there is not much there.... Went there for the SCCA Solo nationals... not a vacation spot to say the least.
I was hoping that we could have a vacation spot as well, I only get a week of vacation so I would love to do something in conjunction with the meet.
YES, we need the major publications there to see this!
1968 Pontiac Firebird (In the works: 440ci Pontiac + Doug Nash 5 speed + posi rear = 1320 and Corner Carver Wanna Be)
Steamboat Springs was mentioned on the list... They have a mustang meet in the summer there, we could one up them with more class... or lack there of....
1968 Pontiac Firebird (In the works: 440ci Pontiac + Doug Nash 5 speed + posi rear = 1320 and Corner Carver Wanna Be)
Another Idea is Deadwood SD, it's about 300 miles from Colorado in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and Deadwood is about 3o min from where the Sturgis bike rally and races (one of the largest bike rallies in the world). It is close to Mount Rushmore Monument, close to Crazy Horse Monument, the SD Badlands and Devils Tower in Wyoming (all worthy of seeing) and to boot its about 40 miles from the center of the nation. Deadwood puts on a weekend show every year called Deadwood Kool Nights, it's a weekend dedicated to old muscle cars with lots of events set up during the daytime and concerts at night to go along with the gambling/salons on Main Street. Lots of hotels and camping...it might be a good venue for us to crash! Here is a link http://www.deadwood.org/DeadwoodEvents/KoolDeadwoodNites/
David Meyer 67 400 400 coupe
1968 Pontiac Firebird (In the works: 440ci Pontiac + Doug Nash 5 speed + posi rear = 1320 and Corner Carver Wanna Be)
I've been on that Rocky Mountain National Park drive. It's great scenery but I don't know how well the bird would run at 12,000 feet! And better make sure your brakes are up to snuff for the coast down the other side! Lots of traffic on the one road through the park.
There is a track in Pueblo, CO that would be a great place for the meet. Pueblo Motorsports Park. http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/CO/Pueblo.html#TrackMap They have a Drag Strip and a Road Course. Lots of parking and closeby accomodations and restaurants. Do they "cannonball run" to get there and then take your pic of local destinations.
Ok, here are a few thoughts regarding a get together (in no particular order):
1. To make it really fun and worthwhile, we need a large turnout. We need to plan and organize this thing in such a way that a good percentage of this group (as well as other First Gener's that we can reach out to) would want to participate and would be able to participate.
2. To get a good turn out, we need to plan far enough ahead so we all have time to put it on our calendars, schedule the time off work, save up the dough, buy/rent/borrow a trailer (for those that don't want to drive in), get the Bird's put together and running, etc. Fall of 2010 would be great, but might be too soon for some. Maybe 2011 would be better?? Hard to know until we get more feedback from the group (more on feedback later).
3. As to the time of year that we meet, I personally like the idea of a Fall meeting. Even though none of us should have any problems with overheating (yah, right), many of us don't have A/C and therefore prefer to drive when it's cool out. Summer is too dang hot for any long road trip in my Bird anyway! Not to mention that there are lots of nice scenic drives in the fall. Mid to late September or early October sounds good but anything later than that is probably getting too close to winter. We also need to make sure we don't conflict with any other major car shows.
3. Location is important for lots of reasons. We need access to reasonable food and lodging (with a good auto parts store nearby) and we need to do our best to find a central location so no one has to drive 2,500 miles to get there. Do we still have access to the online map that shows where all of us live? Might be a good resource to figure out where the center of our universe really is. The Colorado locations sound great but are a little left of center. If moving a little further east will get us a bigger turnout, we ought to consider it (Kansas is the center of the country). David's suggestion of Deadwood, SD is interesting and might be worth serious consideration. What's the average temperature in Deadwood in September??
4. Regarding organization, communication and feedback, we probably don't want too bog down this message board with tons of emails concerning the planning and organizing process. We need to set up a separate email list so those who want to be involved (and even those who want to lurk) can communicate without filling up everyone else's inbox. At some point we can build a simple web page or blog where we can publish details as they become available. In the meantime, though, we do need to figure out a way to survey our group to get everyone's input on a date and a location, and to try and get a feel for how many of us think we can make it. Anyone have access to a free online survey tool that we could use?
5. Done right, and with the right planning and execution, I think we could put together a great time that could turn out to be the beginning of an annual Firebird event. I'm sure we can get some good press, some sponsorship money, etc.
Sorry for the long post, but the more I think about this the more jazzed I get. Maybe it's because I just turned 50 this summer and I've decided that I need to start having some more fun. Maybe it's because I need an incentive to get some things done on the Bird that I've been neglecting. Either way, I'm ready for a road trip and I'd really like to meet some of you guys.
Here's my email address and cell phone if any of you want to communicate directly. Regards, Scott
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1968 Pontiac Firebird (In the works: 440ci Pontiac + Doug Nash 5 speed + posi rear = 1320 and Corner Carver Wanna Be)
1) Paul Z has already posted this on the forum, I have forwarded to HALF group, and WAPA. If we turn out most of our groups we could bring in 20+ cars?
2) fall 2010 is fine w me , or spring 2011?
3) spring is fine to as far as temps.
other 3)LOL, location, mid country is fine not thinking 12,000 feet will be too good for many carbs,m a little lower might be better, since Kansas is in the ctr , why somewhere close to it...a little hilly wouldn’t hurt though, with scenic roads
4)why not use the forum? everybody here should know where it is, that’s where you signed up for the list!
4) annual event , could be , but I think you`re stretching it a bit, but maybe?
I am shamelessly partial to the Woodward Dream Cruise. It is simply an event you have to drive to experience. Just imagine a flock of 50 or 100 birds pulling out of a lot and cruising together for the entire 32 mile cruise loop, in front of close to a million spectators. And, of course, the trip here would be an adventure as well.
Vikki
1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching
Thinking of the center of the USA, just a bit south is the Ozark Mountians and for the vacationers you can get your tickets to a Wayne Newton show...HAHAHA!
Another idea is the Chi-Town Kruze in Chicago (patterned after Woodward Dream Cruise), Classics cruise along Lake Shore Drive.. It started in 2005 and has been a hit ever since. It's in early June typically and put on by the Buick Club. Did it a few years ago, and it was fun and not too much traffic either. It finished with a car show at Soldiers Field with plenty of sponsors (Sta-Bil). Lot's of tourist stuff to do also with the Museums along the drive, and downtown of course.
Just a thought. And this is great timing since my bird has no quarters or tail panel or engine at the moment. Just my luck.
Hmmm, I wonder if we could manage to finagle a trip into the GM Tech Center, and line 'em up in view of the fountain that John Delorean posed in front of when the 'bird was introduced.
Vikki
1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching
Not sure how many from our HALF group will or can attend....we just did a quick calculation the other night on just gas usage....
I`m not trying to be negative about this ,but just realistric.
not sure exactly what MPG everybody gets , but lets say the "normal" for most are around 14 mpg....if we travel to the center of the US...its a little over 1,000 mi from Houston, I know its quite a bit more from many areas , like Miami...+_ 1500 miles...
so a round trip, plus a little driving while at the meet 100-200 miles? would be 2,200 to 3,200 miles , at 14 mpg that is 155 to 230 gallons, and at current prices that’s about $425 to $630 , not to speak about a gas increase (that very possibly is coming?) if it goes back to $4/gal, it would then be $620-$920 worth of gas alone... then you`ll have hotel/motel costs , not much for food since you`d eat at home too, for most people at least one night in ea direction , plus one to two nights at the meet......so that’s 4 - 6 nights, at ?? of course depending on where you stay , but lets use a low/medium number of $50 avg, that’s another$200-300....
again not trying to put a damper on the enthusiasm , but I know that for many this could be very expensive ,especially the ones trying to finish a car also....
It would still be a blast, I may try to do it, but I know that several in our group probably would hesitate at this expense, plus a week "vacation" taken that possibly the spouse may not totally agree with...
has everyone thought this thru?
I wouldnt have a lot of thoughts like this if we were a group of Ferarris, Lamborghinis or Aston Martins, but afterall, we are not quite in that league...
OK, here's a quick online survey to gauge interest in a get together. It's only one page and will take less than 5 minutes to complete. At this point, I'm primarily interested in feedback on dates, location, and whether or not we should try to coordinate with some other car show/road rally event. Your input will be appreciated.
I haven't been to this particular Pontiac event (yet), but I have been to Branson several times and have been to large car events there. It would be a good central place. I think piggybacking a larger event might be good too. Maybe this time next year.
From a more fair view, once a good amount of definite attendees were compiled, the "central" location should be derived based on the distance from the largest group of attendees.
For me, if it were more than 5hrs from Fort Smith Arkansas I would not be able to attend. Just don't have the time or cash to make such an outing.
While I think that piggy backing a larger event would be fun, it would be great to see our own first gen firebird event!
Maybe that's just me, it would be easier to coordinate hotels etc if we're not trying to get something together while there are a lot of other people trying to get rooms and what not.
-Paul
1968 Pontiac Firebird (In the works: 440ci Pontiac + Doug Nash 5 speed + posi rear = 1320 and Corner Carver Wanna Be)
This sounds like a great idea. I have been to national Pontiac shows and national Camaro shows and would love to be part of a national first gen firebird show.I know at least 2 or 3 guys other than myself who would attend if possible. Lets get this thing rolling!
Scott, I filled out your survey and I am more than willing to do anything that I can to make sure this happens... is there any way you can forward me the results from your survey. I have already talked to a couple different companies about sponsorship in this event... All thus far have been really excited... just need to know a general location and a possible/probable head count.
Bjorn, I agree that we should make this "Our Own". I have already mentioned it to a few Corporate people that sound excited at the opportunity to be involved! One has already "promised" Grab Bags and has a form to be filled out for "Organization Donation".
I vote for Florida. Its got everything a vacationer could ask for. Beaches, amusement parks (where you can leave the wife and kids while you do some girl, i mean sight seeing), beautiful girls. Daytona Beach is where it's at.
Its pretty hard for me to commit, especially since my car has been unfinished for the last 10+ years, but this would be a great motivation to get it completed and take a family road trip to such an event. However, to have any chance to do such a road trip, we'd need to be able to make the round trip in about a week, so I definitely recommend a central location, such as Colorado.
Bob, keep Oct. 4th open on your calendar. My friend and I are putting on a car show/benefit for Journey's End Animal Sanctuary. The show will be in DeLeon Springs at Pin Ups Gentlemans Club. The show is from 12-4, then the club opens at 5. I am friends with the owner, be prepared to have a fun day!
Paul Z I asked the same question but haven't gotten a response...
I also spoke to Bjorn about perhaps sendeing out a message to ALL FGF MEMBERS via PM in regards to the discussion and the survey. He was going to PM to Geoff and find out.
I have already spoken to several "sponsor" companies and filled out a few apps to the best of my ability without knowing when or where. I too would like to get this thing moving so there is no last minute scramble! Feel free to PM me and we can share lists of contacts so there is no duplication or wasted time on our part. shelcon38342@yahoo.com
What if somebody contacted the Jimmy Kimmel Live show? Th showe and Pontiac sponsered a road trip in the new G6. Maybe he would be willing to sponsor this one?
Let's not let it die an early death! I, for one, will drive 750 to 1,000 or more for a good show. From Green Bay that could be Colorado, Nashville, East coast,or any where in that range. There is a reason that the Power Tour has been hanging around the mid-west, there are a lot of car people here. Went to a great Camaro show at Mid Ohio race track including some track time. Also had one at Pidgeon Forge Tenn. All we need is for someone to pick up the ball and run with it. Let's go, next summer will be here before we know it!!
I'm willing to drive the 1500 miles from Houston to South Dakota. Or wherever the meeting place might be for that matter. I am hoping that Geoff can send out a mass PM to all FGF Members so that everyone can be involved in the particulars of this. I have offered before, but will say again... I will do anything in my power to make this thing happen...
got reply from Geoff: I am not a fan of broadcast message unless it is a site announcement or issue. Don't think I have had to use that feature yet. _________________________________ Geoff Martin - Geoff@FirstGenFirebird.org
I'm willing to drive the 1500 miles from Houston to South Dakota. Or wherever the meeting place might be for that matter. I am hoping that Geoff can send out a mass PM to all FGF Members so that everyone can be involved in the particulars of this. I have offered before, but will say again... I will do anything in my power to make this thing happen...
Sorry for the silence these past few days. I've been watching the survey results come in with great interest. As of 3-4 days ago we only had 40 responses, but we're now up to 60!
Here's a summary of the responses:
Dates: The best dates are July/August 2010 or 2011. Single Location or Multiple: 60% prefer a single location Location: Loveland, CO was the most popular by far. How Long? 50% said 2 days and 26% said 3 days.
A large majority prefers to do our own thing rather than coordinate with another event. In selecting a location, people just want somewhere nice where we can all hang out and take some nice drives, but they also want access to shopping, activities & recreation for the rest of the family.
So, it sounds like a two day event in Loveland, CO during July or August, 2010. Based on the early response, I would estimate a minimum of 35-40 attendees and hopefully twice that number if we get the word out over the next few months. We could probably do better if we put it off until 2011, but I'm afraid we'll lose momentum if we push it that far out.
Comments: for those taking a road trip in July or August in a car without air conditioning, potentially with marginal cooling, and a lot of miles, it could make for a miserable road trip for families. Not all passengers will consider it a thrilling experience and may force it to be a "once in a lifetime" trip instead of the start of a recurring event.
June and September tend to be more temperate months in the warmer regions, and still warm enough in the northern climes.
Vikki
1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching
As said by Vikki, I may not go in July August , a 2 day trip in a vert w/o AC is pretty rough in Texas..w 95-100F plus sun...AND at that time of year , I will most likely be in Europe, since my kids and grandkids are on vacation then...only time worth visiting there...plus its hard to take 2 vacations for me in the same month or in two months after ea other...sept /oct would be lots better , but I can see october not being good for guys from up north... just my 0.02
There are pros and cons to September.Pros...the weather would be great for those driving in from west of the Mississippi...Cons... Number one, if this is going to be a "family" trip, most schools start in September. Number two,it might be a financially worse time to go due to school shopping... Number three, i just checked the weather up there, mid 60's during the day, low-mid 40's at night...BURRRRRRRR. If in October, the Northern folks will most likely be looking at snow conditions before leaving. I think August would probably work better...My 2 cents
Still on the "family" idea... Kids down here in this area (TX) have Spring Break in the middle of March, but again, probably a bit too early for the extreme Northeast...Sooooooooooo....Kids get outta school at the end of May? first of June...Do we dare put it that close? I agree on not pushing it out till 2011.
I'm willing to give anything a try..... At over 1100 miles, I'll probably have to trailer my car out anyway. The wife was always talking about getting an RV and going across country anyway. I'll just plan on making a few stops along the way, al la the Giswalds in "Family Vacation". If we're a family after that, I'll have to thank all the FGF members.
How about early June 2011. Many of us who are currently undergoing a restoration, may not be ready for 2010.
A large outing like this could be better suited for the hot rod power tour? Plenty of stops along the way, and if car troubles persist, plenty of help?
Thirdly, my family loves the bird and all, but I'm an not sure they would handle a long 16 hr drive for a weekend getaway. No cruise control, A/C for most, or any comforts of modern cars would make a long trip... and the "are we there yet?" every 2 minutes from the kids.
OK, I hope nobody gets angry with me but I have started legwork for Estes Park, Colorado for our possible gathering location. I contacted the Estes Park chamber of commerce and they are putting together a list of possible locations for us to stay. I estimated the # of vehicles around 50 (hope that is a good guess) Date will be the weekend of Aug 14th (Friday through Sunday) If we want more days we can work with that as well. The lady I am working with will send me a couple different options and I will share them with the group if that is OK with everyone. The things I asked for were a venue that had rooms enough to handle the whole crew and also room enough to grow to a larger group over the years if we decide to make this an annual gathering. I asked for a venue that has a banquet hall for a dinner so we can all gather together on one of the nights. I asked for a place with a large enough parking lot that we could have a show n shine one of the mornings (viewable by the public). I asked for a place that is family orientated (pool/hot tub) for the kids but also asked for a place with a bar as well for us that like to tipsy a little. They are also going to put together a set of recommended routes for scenic drives. They will also coordinate with the national park to let us know of road construction so we can avoid it.
If I am wrong in any way for doing this please let me know and I will back off. If I am forgetting anything as far as group things we could pre plan too let me know. Be blunt, you wont hurt my feelings.
Estes is a good choice. We've been vacationing there for many years. Here's a shot I took of the downtown area when we were there last month: (BUt the Bird runs pretty sluggish at 8,000 ft.)
FYI, there will be conference call on Monday night, 10/26, to begin planning the details for a FGF rally in August, 2010 in the Estes Park, Colorado area. Anyone interested in learning more about this event is welcome to join the call. Here are the details:
Monday, October 26, 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 7pm MT and 6pm PT Call-in Information: Toll-free Dial-In # 1-888-296-6500 Toll or Direct Dial # 1-913-227-1219 Guest Code: 420435
Topic list Confirm Estes Park as location for the gathering Confirm dates Create a basic activity list Create a list of possible sponsors
Please add to the list of topics we need to discuss for tonight's call and please forward this on to other FB organizations around the states (and outside the states) so everyone can be involved. The Toll Free # listed above works outside of the US too.
Ok, the call to start planning the Estes Park rally has been rescheduled to this Thursday night, 10/29. Please feel free to join us and forward this information to anyone else who might be interested in dialing in.
Date:Thursday, October 29. Time: 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 7pm MT and 6pm PT
Call-in Information: Toll-free Dial-In # 1-888-296-6500 Toll or Direct Dial # 1-913-227-1219 Guest Code: 420435
Okay..as it stands, I should be able to come to NFGF meet.. I will need to find a spot for my Airstream to stay in and be close to the activities..:) 67VaFirebird
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Thanks Bjorn. I'll get on the L list soon. First time to chime in this EVENT. I'm near Denver and offering support. Can't take lead on anything in the list, but i'm in for helping where I can locally. I'll contact David. Sorry I missed the voice conferences. Jay
Jerry (Dad) will be driving from Buffalo NY area. He'll work with all on that area caravan out.
It has been named the Cannobird Run by majority vote. Its still in the works, but you will be able to get a general idea of what it looks like. All of the pages are ACTIVE , this means that if you put yourself on the Travel Route Map, you will be there unless you contact me to be removed, if you RSVP, you will be counted, and the Contact Us page is live as well. Please feel free to check it out and give any feedback, suggestions, or opinions.
You can contact me through here, the L-List, the contact us link on the site, or shelcon38342@yahoo.com , or fgfcannonbirdrun@yahoo.com
I also started a new thread here in Show Organization, just to keep track!
ok, its on....who has their room(s)reserved? who has registered!??
I have...a few from HALF will be there... OK Guys (and Gals)
If you have not yet done so, this is what is needed:
Please go here to register for the car show... if you are going alone it is $95 for the Car show and all the events at the Cannonbird Run Event (see website), additional people ar $55 and again includes the dinners and such..
If you haven't reserved your room yet, you need to call the YMCA Estes Park or go to their website... here are the instructions...
For guests reserving Lodge (hotel) rooms in Rams Horn, Wind River, Alpen Inn, or Mt. Ypsilon:
First, your participants should go to our website at [url=www.ymcarockies.org]www.ymcarockies.org[/url] and then:
1. Hold your cursor over "Make Reservations" near the top, right of the home page. Click on "Group, Conference, Retreats and Family Reunions".
2. Click on "Group Reservations for Estes Park Center" near the bottom of the next page.
3. Type in E20971 for the Group ID and 165225 for the password.
4. Click "Log In" and your Group information will appear. Read the information, and click "Continue"
5. Make a room reservation by filling out your arrival & departure dates and entering the number of people staying in your room. Select the room type you would like. A nightly average will appear to the right of each accommodation.
To finish the reservation click the reserve button for your desired accommodation. You will then fill out information needed for a confirmation and asked for a deposit of 35% of your total stay.
When the reservation is completed it will give you your confirmation number. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation. If you do not get this in a timely manner feel free to contact Reservations@ 888-613-9622 so that we can send another copy out to you.
If you would like to come in earlier or stay longer, you will need to make your reservation on-line first for the dates of the group. Then you will need to call our Central Reservations office @ 888-613-9622 to add the additional nights to your group reservation. Please have your reservation number handy.
You also have the option to call our Central Reservations office @ 888-613-9622 (Mountain Time, 7am – 7pm, 7 days a week) to make your reservation.