A 3-day social weekend in the mountains for gay poz men.
2024 UB2 Weekend
September 19-22

(arrive Thursday afternoon or evening, depart Sunday morning)

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPTIONAL

The weekend agenda looks a bit intense, but all activities are optional and you can plug in where you like. Feel free to do all of it, some of it, or none of it. You might just want to bring a book & relax on a comfy lounger. Activity descriptions are below the weekend schedule.

Weekend logistics and the link to sign-up is after that.

Schedule

Click on a Day to reveal its schedule

*Free time activities: bicycling, fishing, hiking, boating, off-road ATV adventure, napping, hanging out, games, stargazing, campfires, reading, shopping in town, swimming, etc..

Weekend Logistics

$195-235 per person (depending on the number of people)
Includes 3 nights lodging & all meals
Note: Some of the optional activities cost extra (i.e. theatre, putt-putt, etc)

Road Trip

Drive through Rocky Mountain National Park on Trail Ridge Road (to east entrance and back). We will divide up into available cars and carpool the excursion.
Trail Ridge Road is a spectacular scenic drive “on the top of the world” at 12,000 feet with numerous pull-outs for incredible viewing. Up and over to the East Entrance is about 50 miles round-trip. We will take a lunch and stop along the way to eat. Vehicle admission is $20 per car, but a lifetime pass is available at the gate for persons on disability (bring your social security card). If you already have a pass, please bring it.
Riders should offer a buck or two to their driver for gas. More info at: http://nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/scenic-drives.htm

At various points along the road near the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, the elk perform their autumn mating rituals every evening before and after sunset. The bugling is an amazing pitch of screeches as the males strut their stuff to attract the females. What these guys won’t do for some hot action!

Grand Lake has a new multi-tiered Mini-Golf course named "Meandering Moose". This new adventure has been a great addition.

Group hike up the North Inlet Trail (adjacent to Shadowcliff property) or the East Inlet Trail (just down the road). Another option is the beautiful 4-mile one-way all downhill hike from above timberline into an adult forest. We use a carpool system to facilitate the one-way hike.

The hike is around 7 miles round trip and will take about 4-5 hours (which includes time for breaks, time at the cascades or falls, and lunch).

Bring a small back-pack for water and lunch, as well as comfortable hiking shoes and gear for changing weather. Note: The group will decide which trail once we are up there.

Spirit Lake Rentals offers ATVs including maps, helmets, and instructions. 2-hour rentals start at $189. Book by phone: Spirit Lake Rentals 970-627-0171.

Soak in the springs at Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa on the way home, about 40 minutes from Grand Lake.

Outdoor pools $17.50 (bring your own towel). More info: www.hotsulphursprings.com.

There are various trails and places to cycle (though probably not much that is mellow and easy).

If this is your thing, bring your own bicycle.

There are various places to fish in Grand Lake. The streams are probably too fast and shallow in September.

You need to bring your own tackle and bait. Remember Colorado law requires a valid fishing license at all lakes and rivers.

If you are totally out of your mind, you’ll put on your trunks and head to the public beach in town.

Grand Lake (aka Spirit Lake) is Colorado’s largest and deepest natural glacier-formed lake fed by cold mountain streams.

Grand Lake is a quaint and small touristy town without being overbearing. All the shops and restaurants are independently owned and operated. There are upscale clothing & art shops as well as more common places for t-shirts and postcards. There are 2 small grocery stores, a liquor store, a chocolate & sweets shop, several ice cream vendors, and a handful of restaurants and bars.