About this event
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS TOUR
with Optional Overnight
DATE: Friday, July 14 - Sunday, July 16, 2023
TIME: 7:15 AM BE ON TIME
LOCATION: Target Parking Lot
5071 Kipling St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
REGISTRATION FEES: $28.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES LUNCH
RMR is returning to one of our favorite tour locations – Steamboat Springs. We are also offering an optional 2-night stay at the Steamboat Legacy Vacation Resort. Our drive will take us from the west side of the Denver metro area to Steamboat Springs on mostly scenic highways. We will have lunch at our favorite restaurant, Fiesta Jalisco. For those staying the weekend in Steamboat we have dinner reservations on Saturday night at Carl’s Tavern, pay on your own.
There is a unique opportunity on this tour to explore the universe with an astrophotography session. If photography is your hobby and you want to explore the Milky Way join us for an evening of astrophotography. The location was vetted during last year’s trip and weather will dictate whether it is on Friday or Saturday night. We are limiting the numbers on this to ensure everybody gets the personalized attention they need to get the best images possible.
Required equipment for astrophotography
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with “native” non-extended ISO range of at least 3200 and shutter speeds to at least 20 seconds
- Wide angle lens, ideally with aperture of f/2.8 or larger (minimum of f/4) – full frame equivalent of 14-24mm is best
- A sturdy tripod
Our 180 mile route takes us over Berthoud Pass, Gore Pass and through the Yampa Valley, before dropping us into beautiful Steamboat Springs for lunch at Fiesta Jalisco.
The event will be a driving tour beginning at the Target parking lot, meeting PROMPTLY at 7:15 AM. All participants will be verified of registration, all must have completed a PCA tour event waiver and everyone attend a drivers' meeting at 7:45 AM.
Fiesta Jalisco (455 Anglers Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80488) will provide a special menu for the luncheon including 10 different entree choices, sides and soft drink included in the registration fee. Any additional drinks or desserts will be the responsibility of the participant. The luncheon will conclude around 1:30 PM.
There is much to do in Steamboat. Here are links to some activities you might enjoy:
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/activity-details/scenic-gondola-rides Note purchase your $35 tickets now. Ikon base pass holders ride free with last year's winter pass!
www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/dining/oasis-sundeck
We have made arrangements for rooms at the Legacy Vacation Resorts-Steamboat Springs Hilltop at discounted rate with a 2 night minimum stay. This offer is available for 20 rooms only so register early if you wish to spend the weekend in Steamboat. The rooms must be booked and the first night paid for during your MSR Registrion for this special rate. Hotel contact information will be provided in your confirmation email from MSR. There is a resort fee of approximately $12 per day paid at day of check in at the hotel.
For those staying the weekend, we have made arrangements for Saturday evening with Carl’s Tavern, 700 Yampa Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. This event is on your own and not included with your registration fee.
Drive Description of the Steamboat Springs Tour: The first run group will depart at 8:00 AM. The route follows I-70 and US 40 over Berthoud Pass, with a break in Granby, CO. After the break, the group will then follow US 40 and CO 134 over Gore Pass to Toponas and CO 131 to Yampa for a brief rest stop, then will continue on CO 131 to Steamboat Springs. The second and subsequent run group(s) will follow the same route and leave approximately 10 minutes after the last car of the previous group has left the parking lot.
Important Details: For member’s children under the age of 18, a minor liability waiver form must be signed by a parent(s) or legal guardian(s). The minor liability waiver form is available at rmr.pca.org/files/event_chairs_2018/Minor_and_Parent_Form-WAIVER-PCA2009.pdf.
When you check in at 7:15 AM you will be assigned to a run group and given a colored dot sticker to place on the upper driver’s side of your windshield, signifying which run group you will be driving in during our tour. All registrants will also be given a colored wrist bracelet which is your registration and lunch credentials.
Co-chairs – John Mackin jjmackin@mackinweb.net and Vicki Cox-Jones vickijns@gmail.com