Mount Elbert Lodge

USA Pro Cycling Challenge

2011-08-10T12:11:00.000-06:00

We are excited that the race will be coming right by our front door but also want to be sure all of our guests know that Hwy 82/Independence Pass will be closed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. race day. That means on the 24th guests that want to go out for the day need to leave before 11 a.m. and plan not to return till after 4 p.m. Of course if you stay at the lodge that day you will have a grand place to watch all the action. We will try and have the parking area such that you can bring a chair from your cabin and sit along the road. I am disappointed my plans will take me to New Mexico that day and I'll miss all the fun. More information on the road closure.

Another great Special.

2011-08-07T10:03:00.000-06:00

LAST MINUTE SPECIAL – 2 nights for 2 people, August 8th and 9th, just $99/night.

Yep, a last minute cancellation creates a pocket full of savings for some lucky couple. Call us now and enjoy the $43/night savings on this opening in Rinker Cabin.

Summer time Last Minute Special

2011-07-07T09:11:00.000-06:00

Check out our last minute specials at our online brochure specials page - Elk Cabin is available tonight and tomorrow night, July 7th and 8th. Fill the gap today and we'll combine your savings this time. That means 30 % off tonight and tomorrow night in Elk cabin. Call now!

Happenings in Twin Lakes

2011-05-27T08:36:00.000-06:00

Twin Lakes is looking like summer as usual with a couple of noticeable changes this year. Things that are the same: The General Store is open and ready to help everyone with last minute needs, fishing licenses, gifts, stamps and all that a good old fashion General Store should have. The local artist's coop, The Shooting Star Gallery, is open for the summer with their eclectic collection of beautiful and fun creations and the visitor's center at the Red Rooster will again be manned by local volunteers.
Things different: We have no restaurant in town now. The Nordic/Black Wolf is unoccupied at this moment and the Windspirit Restaurant has opted to turn their restaurant into more lodging. The General Store is working with the health department to get licensed to have a soup and sandwich spot in the store, one of the chefs formerly with the Windspirit will do the cooking. He and June are doing everything they can to make it so travelers will be able to find refreshments in Twin Lakes. Visitors can order catered goodies from Gourmet foods by Kate, Twin Lakes CO.

Last Minute Memorial Day Special

2011-05-26T12:24:00.000-06:00

All you last minute planners, somebody got sick and their loss could be your gain. Cinnamon Bear cabin is open for Friday and Saturday nights this weekend. Book both May 27th and 28th for just $100/night. Want to get away today, add Thursday night for only $50 more. This rate is for 2 people, you may add an additional 2 people to your group for just $12/person/night. Call now!

For all you Pass watchers, today at 2pm the pass is set to open!

Spring sightings

2011-03-22T08:08:00.000-06:00

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

2011-03-20T10:20:00.000-06:00

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

2011-01-11T07:34:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-12-10T12:55:00.000-07:00

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

2010-11-26T13:53:00.000-07:00

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.

2010-10-27T08:26:00.000-06:00

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

2010-07-04T12:28:00.003-06:00

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.

2010-06-27T11:32:00.000-06:00

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

2010-06-15T08:08:00.000-06:00

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.

2010-05-27T13:57:00.001-06:00

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

2010-05-20T09:39:00.000-06:00

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

2010-05-19T09:54:00.000-06:00

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

2010-05-06T23:10:00.000-06:00

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!

2010-03-31T10:27:00.000-06:00

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.

2010-03-20T14:32:00.000-06:00

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.

2010-02-25T12:12:00.000-07:00

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

2010-02-19T09:28:00.002-07:00

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

2010-02-04T16:47:00.000-07:00

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.

December Savings

2009-12-01T16:26:00.003-07:00

You deserve an early holiday present, a quiet relaxing trip to the mountains before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We have a present for you, 40% off any stay falling between December 3rd and December 10th. Choose your cabin, call us up and mention the web special and you're all set to enjoy big savings on our already great winter rates.
Remember, it is a long way to Aspen this time of year.
Call us now and come relax in the winter woods 800-381-4433.
http://www.mount-elbert.com

Storm's gone and the snow is here.

2009-10-29T17:13:00.003-06:00

The storm has moved out and we have glorious new snow for winter fun. The road is plowed and at this moment the pass is closed so come on up and enjoy the warmer weekend weather. If you mention reading this blog, when you make your reservation for this weekend, we'll give you 20% off your lodging. Visit must include October 31st for this special deal.