Activities: Spring

Turtles & Snails | Off Season Hikes

Thursdays | October – April

Our hikes are easy, usually 3 to 5 miles on Thursday mornings. Although our hikes are easy, we often have some “Snails” who are a bit slower and don’t want to walk as far. Perfect for newcomers or anyone acclimating!  We want everyone to feel comfortable enjoying our beautiful mountains with us.

Only during the winter, spring and fall months, we use an email list to send out hikes, trailhead directions, time and suggested equipment (boots, poles, snowshoes, yaktrax, spikes) depending on the weather and trail conditions.  Our hikes continue to take place on Thursday mornings, but the times may change. Emails are sent a day or two before the hike with location and time. This email list will be used throughout the offseason fall, winter and spring months. To be added to the email list, please send your name and email address to Pat Kopystianskyj (pkopysti@comcast.net)

Canine Companions

Wednesdays, 9 AM | May – October

Moderate Wednesday hikes at a leisurely pace, with furry friends welcome — Those unfortunate to not be owned by a dog are also welcome.  The group meets at 9:00 AM. to carpool or at a trailhead. Bring leashes. For more details, please call Howard Brown at 970-468-2313 or email brown.howard2@gmail.com.

Senior Golf Program

May through September

The Summit County Seniors Golf Program is an excellent way to meet other seniors who have the same passion for the sport. The golf courses in the area are beautiful, challenging and provide opportunities for players of all skill levels. Golf courses in the program include the Keystone River and Ranch courses as well as the Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks.  Golf discounts are given for the Raven and Keystone courses. These include: green fees, merchandise and lesson discounts.

Three programs exist for the senior golfer:

  1. The golf program coordinator has arranged discounted green fees at each of the courses identified above for senior members. To participate in this program, seniors must be up to date on Summit Seniors membership dues and have purchased a Seniors Golf Card at the Senior Center for $5.
  2. Boomers on the Links: The Seniors Golf Program promotes and supports a weekly Tuesday clinic at the Keystone River Course. During these outings, participants play nine holes of golf, receive a group lesson and are treated to lunch for a reasonable price. Those interested in this clinic should contact the Keystone Pro Shop at (970) 498-1520 to reserve a spot.
  3. Special golf outings are arranged at courses apart from those mentioned above. These outings give the senior golfer an opportunity to try courses not played before. The group aims for two special outings in the summer during July and August.

If you would like to help with the Senior Golf Program, please call Tom McCullough at 630-880-8024 or email Tmccull567@aol.com.