Spring sightings

Scott reports Lake creek is beginning to open up, there is still ice and snow covering the the creek bed but an open channel now runs up the middle.  Also yesterday the first robin made it back up to 9700 feet.  Hello Spring.  
The photo above is another great photo by one of our guests.  Thank you Dave, for sharing this with us.
Home news, Laura and Lewis are headed to WI next week, Lewis is visiting Lawrence Univ as a possible home next year and we'll get to visit Kendrick in Madison.

Our April Special

A guest photo submission: Early on a winter morning.

 April Only ! $60/ for 2 people, any cabin any nights at Mount Elbert Lodge and Cabins.

This April join us for great savings on a 3 night stay, just $60 per night for 2 people, each extra person in cabins that can accommodate them is just $10. If you can't get away for 3 nights, Stay 2 nights for a base rate of $70/night or just 1 night for a base rate of $80/night.
Other details: taxes not included in the rates above, Your stay must fall in April 2011 to qualify for the special rate. This rate is available on phone in reservations only so please call today for a lovely mountain get-away in April.
Call now 800-381-4433. We hope to see you soon.

Last Minute Weekend Special

Last Minute Special - MLK holiday Weekend.

Come on up and enjoy the mountains this long weekend.  Book 2 nights and get 15% off our low winter weekend rates.  Enjoy more savings with a 3 night stay and save 25% off your entire visit.  Our forecast includes new snow so it should be a great weekend to snowshoe or ski.  Rent your snowshoes from us for extra convenience.
            This offer is available on new reservations that include Saturday Feb. 15, 2011.

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.