Root Fest
in Ouray
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CASA DE PAZ!
This is a family throwdown perfect for families who loves music, fall colors, new friends and so many good times! Escape to the San Juan Mountains backcountry to immerse in stunning fall colors and celebrate Root Adventures’ birthday with the founders!
The Red Mountain Alpine Lodge is a beautiful custom timber-frame lodge full of luxurious amenities and accessible by car. Located at 11,000′ on Red Mountain Pass, the lodge makes a perfect jumping off point to impeccable backcountry terrain at the center of the picturesque San Juan Mountains – Colorado’s most inspiring fall colors and diverse mountain range.
With Ouray 20 minutes to the north and Silverton only 15 minutes to the south, the location is both convenient and remote, allowing us to shed the hassles of everyday life and enjoy the pristine backcountry right out the front door.
Activities Include:
+ Live band for a kid-friendly party on Saturday afternoon (babysitter included)
+ Babysitting and kid activities offered by Arts & Minds (dance, crafts, etc)
+ Daily guided yoga classes
+ RUBAR!!! A mountain-style, costume-clad scavenger-hunt
+ Custom ROOT FEST t-shirt for the tie-dye station
+ Professional Photographer
Lodge Includes:
+ Luxury bedding
+ Towels
+ Full kitchen
+ 2 daily drink tickets
+ In-house chef prepared meals
+ Full bar
+ Separate room for kids to share
+ Morning coffee and snack available daily
SUMMARY
DAY 1: Thu, Sep 19 ::: Welcome to Red Mountain Lodge!
DAY 2: Fri, Sep 20 ::: Yoga, Hike, Tie-dye & Play
DAY 3: SAT, Sep 21 ::: ROOT FEST: RUBAR, Live Music, Arts & Crafts, & SO MUCH MORE!
DAY 4: Sun, Sep 22 ::: Farewell! Depart the Hut
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1
Settle into your perfect accommodations.
Meals: D
Arrive at the Red Mountain Alpine Lodge
Upon arrival at the lodge, we’ll settle in and enjoy happy hour before gathering for a chef prepared dinner.
Days 2
The hut-like experience offers twin beds in the loft. Private rooms are available for an extra fee.
Meals: B | L | D
Yoga, Hike, Tie-dye & Play
Early risers can enjoy a morning self-serve snack and coffee, followed by all ages yoga on the deck. In the late morning, dive-into hot breakfast. Morning hikes lead by Root Adventures’ founders, Breanne & Dave. A picnic lunch is provided for all, so you can adventure with sustainunce. Upon returning to the lodge, jump into an afternoon tie-dye session (supplies included). Enjoy the mountain sunset before gathering for another delicious group dinner.
The lodge is conveniently located just off Highway 550 at the base of Red Mountain #3. The Red Mountain Group (Red Mountains #1, #2, and #3) are some of the most recognizable peaks in the area due to their lofty elevation and unmistakable red/orange coloration.
A great number of stunning peaks and basins surround you in every direction, all of which offer excellent hiking opportunities! Inspiring peaks like Trico, Telluride, and a host of other high alpine terrain – both above and below treeline are all right there for you to access from the front door of the lodge. High alpine above treeline bowls, craggy ridges, unbelievable summit views – there is literally no better access to the Red Mountain Pass backcountry than that found at The Red Mountain Alpine Lodge.
Opt to join in the included group activities, hike right from the lodge to take in the views and fall colors, or hop in your car to explore the nearby attractions:
A plethora of hiking trails, including:
Good for kids: Box Canyon Falls or the Lower Cascade Falls trail
Or for the more ambitious: Blue Lakes Trail or Mt. Sneffels (14,150’)
Fly fishing alpine lakes and streams
Day 3
No better feeling than watching kids connect with nature and each other!
Meals: B | L | D
ROOT FEST: RUBAR, Live Music, Arts & Crafts, & SO MUCH MORE!
(Babysitter included!)
Early risers can enjoy a morning self-serve snack and coffee, followed by all ages yoga on the deck. In the late morning, dive-into hot breakfast. Enjoy a free morning before lunch and the kick off of ROOT FEST! Kids’ activities and babysitting provided by Arts & Minds start just in time for the parents to start the 2nd Annual Rubar: a costume-clad scavenger hunt/race around our lodge, topped with a couple adult beverages! We encourage parents to leave kids with the babysitters for the race (though certainly not required). We’ll finish the race with afternoon live music on the deck and a kids’ craft station. After a chef-prepared dinner, parents put kids to bed (babysitter included), then meet at the yoga deck for socializing, dancing and drinks.
Day 4
Until next time!!
Meals: B
Farewell
After a final breakfast, we will make the trek back home.
Red Mountain Lodge
The Red Mountain Alpine Lodge is not your average hut. This is a brand new, premium off-grid timber frame backcountry lodge with amenities galore. The lodge features three private rooms and a large loft for a combined sleeping capacity of 18 – 20 people. Immediately upon entering through the large entryway door, you’ll experience the sensation of rustic luxury as you gaze at the amazing exposed posts and beams of the custom timber frame structure. Constructed using 19th Century tools and processes with Douglas Fir timbers, it creates the unmistakable look and feel that are hallmarks of this type of construction – cozy, rustic, soulful.
The lodge hosts a number of premium amenities and comforts to help you relax after a great day in the mountains so that you can rest and prepare for the next!
4 Flushing Toilets
3 Showers & 4 Vanities/Bathroom Sinks
Radiant Floor Heating
Large Living Room & Dining Area
Wood Stove
Coffee Bar Window Seating
Fully stocked bar
Loft Living Area & Seating
Separate Loft Bathroom & Shower
WiFi
THE LODGE offers a myriad of accommodations to suit your needs, all of which include all amenities, activities and meals detailed:
YURTS located 1.5 miles from the lodge:
For more photos, click here
Chef Prepared Meals
We’ll include premium, chef prepared dinners, a full american breakfast and bagged lunches during your stay, as well as an afternoon soup/appetizer. A varied and unique menu will be featured as well as generous portions to ensure you’re fueled up for the next day’s adventure! We have also included 2 drink tickets per night. A licensed fully stocked bar is available and offers a great selection of local on-tap beers as well as wine and spirits for an additional charge.
PRICE:
Twin BED in Lodge: Starting at $645 PER Adult
BASED ON shared loft Accommodations
Twin Bed in Yurt*: Starting at $645 per Adult
Based on Shared Yurt Accommodations
CAMPING**: $345 per adult
based on self-serve camping
Private Room (Up to 4 ppL: 1 queen bed, 1 bunk bed): $2550
Private yurt* (Up to 15 pPL: 6 BUNK beds (3 with full-bed): $1950
Kid sharing kids’ room (10 max): $150 with paying adult
Kid camping: FREE with paying adulT
*Yurt is located 1/2 mile walk from the lodge and parking, includes wood stove, private kitchenette, sitting area, dining table and bathroom, plus all lodge amenities as detailed below.
**Camping spaces are located near lodge. Bring your own tent and sleeping bag. Camping package includes all lodge amenities as detailed below
Deposit: 50% due today
Final Balance: Due August 6, 2019
All taxes and fees included
Included:
Meals as detailed
2 drink tickets per adult daily (6 total, transferable to other guests)
Accommodations as detailed
All taxes for meals and accommodations
Fast and reliable WiFi (No cell service available)
Live band
Babysitting and kid activities offered by Arts & Minds (dance, crafts, etc) on Saturday
Daily guided yoga classes
RUBAR!!! A mountain-style, costume-clad scavenger-hunt
Custom ROOT FEST t-shirt for the tie-dye station
Professional photographer
Not included:
Travel to Ouray
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Any item not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverage unless otherwise detailed