New Snow!

Well, there is no question now, it is winter.  Snow is falling, it has laid down an inch in the last hour and it is still coming down.  Just perfect for a white Christmas here at the lodge. 
The wildlife report for the day: 13 turkeys were spotted crossing the road just west of Twin Lakes yesterday as we were headed up to the lodge.  I always love seeing them because in our part of the country they are quite reclusive.  I think I've only see turkeys around the lodge 3 times in all the years we have been here.

The Twin Lakes, seen from Hwy 82 with clouds settled over our valley.

We still have some openings for the Holidays, check our website and make plans now to come up and enjoy the mountains this Christmas or New Years.

Hydro Electric News

We have been working on installing a hydro electric generator here at the lodge for quite awhile.  The dream has been there since we purchased the property back in 1993 but this year we finally got all the pieces moved into the proper places and in May we started installation.  In the process we had to send parts back for repair which took forever but today we successfully generated some power.  Once the power company comes up and inspects next week we will be officially underway.  Wheeee!

Update on our little corner of the world.

Scott says we have about 5" of new snow at the lodge so it is looking like winter but even more interesting is the Colorado Department of Transportation's announcement that Independence Pass is closed for the season.  That means it is time for us to print out a bunch of our Aspen maps showing how to get from Twin Lakes to Aspen in the winter.  We must give out at least 200 of them over the course of each winter.
This also means it is time to start getting the winter gear ready and time to plan your winter excursions to the mountains.
  See you soon.

4th of July

Whoo Hooo, It is another beautiful day in the mountains and as soon as I let you all know we have a last minute opening tomorrow night I am headed out to play.
Beaver Lodge has a 1 night opening tomorrow, July 5th, just waiting for some lucky person to claim it.  A cabin in the aspens, by the creek with an east facing deck and incredible views.  What could be better?  Call now.

Hummingbird fun.

Summer is here; one of our guests had fun taking these pictures.

Attached are the pics you saw me taking on the Cinnamon Bear porch a couple weeks ago. The hummingbirds were really amazing. I was impressed that it took them less than a minute to start drinking from the hand held feeder only inches from my face and the camera. I could feel the breeze from their fluttering wings and I couldn't stop blinking as they hovered in front of my face.This was our third stay at your place and once again we had a fabulous visit. Thanks a lot, CG

Last Minute Special Summer Specials

Last minute Summer Special: If you can fill one of our last minute openings (arriving within 24 hours of booking) Call us and we'll give you a very special rate. Please mention you'd like to take advantage of our Last Minute Summer Special.
And yes, even though we had snow yesterday it really is summer.

Word on the street, the pass will open today at 2pm.

Yep, that is the word on the street and this morning great big pieces of equipment were rolling down the highway past the lodge.  This means that summer is officially here and we welcome it.  There's still plenty of snow on the peaks so the drive up here is just beautiful.  Our aspen trees, while thinking about it, haven't leafed out yet; that should happen the next couple of days.

Pre Memorial Day Special

Two for one Cabin Special.

            Get a jump on summer with early savings in our cabins - a two night for the price of one special on any new booking falling between now and May 26. You read that right, a rare half price special this week only so call now and take advantage of the quiet before the pass opens.

            Other details: taxes not included in the rates above, this special rate is only available on reservations booked through 800-381-4433 after May 19th with the visit falling between May 20th and 26th, 2010.  Call now as we only have a limited number of cabins available.

Opening up the Summer only cabins

Well, we declare winter to be a thing of the past and today Scott is opening up Tall Pine and Trails End cabins in anticipation of sunny days and sunny guests.  Hope we will see you at the lodge this summer. (Nope, our trees don't have leaves yet, this is last summer's photo)

Ice Out

Well today it is official, spring is here in the mountains and warm weather and flowers are surely not far away now.  How can I make that bold rash statement when the weather service says our low tonight will be in the teens? The only true way .... The ice is off the Twin Lakes so it is officially spring.  The ice has been off the upper lake for maybe a week but the lower lake always holds onto its ice a bit longer, never convinced that spring is in the air as early but now Spring is really here.  Come up and try some Ice Out fishing in the high country.

April's Special as low as $60/night!

Get away to Mount Elbert Lodge in April when any cabin for just one night is only $80 for 2 people, book 2 nights for just $140/2 people. Need a lot of relief?  Book 3 or more nights in any cabin for just $60/night for 2 people.  Pets are welcome, add $15/pet/night and if you are traveling with more than 2 people, each additional person is just $10/night (up to the maximum your cabin will sleep.) Other details: taxes not included in the rates above, this special rate is only available on reservations booked through 800-381-4433 after March 31st with the visit falling between April 1 and 30, 2010 only.  So ask for our April special when you make your reservation and come enjoy some quiet serenity in our gorgeous mountains.

Hydro progress.

We're so excited, the 6kw turbine and inverter are on order and our hydro electric system is one step closer.  We hope the contractor will be ready to start in early May!  8" of new snow yesterday and today is sunny, cold and bright.  Here are some Twin Lakes views from last week.

It was just beautiful the way the sky was all blue but there was this bank of clouds tucked up in front of Mt. Elbert, not quite ready to be on its way for the day.

Winter Winter Winter.

While we are excited to have lots of great snow to play with, this has been a tough week for the maintenance department (translate: Scott)  We lost water to Beaver Lodge and then yesterday the Barn went as well.  The plumber is up trying to get us going again but so far his tricks are not working.  In 16 years this is the first time our main pipe to the lower side has frozen.  But as I said, the snow is wonderful and this is winter moonlight weekend as the full moon approaches.  We hope you all experience a few winter moonbeams.
More when it's warmer!

Last Minute Special for Feb. 19th & 20th

 

Big savings this weekend if you fill the last minute cancellation we had for Rinker Cabin. Book 2 nights, including Saturday Feb 20th for just $75/per night for 2 people or just one night for $94/night. Give us a call now to take advantage of this offer.

Newsletter is in the mail... Finally

Officially, the 2009 newsletter is off winging its way to all of our guests. Watch for it! Sneak preview is available at our website. More new snow so the snowshoeing and cross country skiing are great.