Baby Boomers Social Club

Hike the Red Wall via Staunton Ranch Trail, a moderately challenging, ~5 miles and ~1000 feet of elevation gain. This ‘hiker only’ trail is .5 miles uphill off of the Staunton Ranch Trail. It wanders through moderately rocky terrain through a beautiful timbered meadow and concludes at the summit of the Red Climbing Wall. Near the summit, the trail splits. We'll stay left to hike to the summit. The summit is rocky but relatively flat and its views are spectacular!

This is not a beginner hike due to the starting elevation of 8100 feet, rocky terrain and ~1000 feet of elevation gain. Poles could be helpful.

Parking: Park in the Ranch Hand Parking Lot to start the Staunton Ranch Trail. Get a map of the park or ask for directions at the entrance.

This is a dog free hike.

Directions to the Trailhead: From Denver drive South on US285 to Elk Creek Road/Schaeffer's Crossing to Staunton State Park. A State Park Pass or entrance fee required. Park in the Ranch Hand Parking Lot.

What to bring...Colorado weather changes quickly! Please come prepared with appropriate hiking clothing, waterproof boots, hiking poles, microspikes, backpack and food/water. Make sure you have extra layers in your pack in case you need it. Make it the best experience possible by being prepared!

Bring food, snacks and water to enjoy on the trail.

Important Note: This is a participate at your own risk event!

Hiking is risky. Life is risky. I am not a professional guide. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety.

See you there!

Reserve Your Own Free General Admission Ticket for a self guided experience!

https://www.exploretock.com/brown-palace-hotel-and-spa-denver/event/585934/steer-day-2026-the-80th-annual-brown-palace-tradition

For eighty years, The Brown Palace Hotel has welcomed the National Western Stock Show’s Grand Champion Steer into its iconic Atrium—an enduring Denver tradition where Western heritage meets timeless elegance. Steer Day 2026 is a complimentary, ticketed celebration featuring the steer’s signature red-carpet arrival during Afternoon Tea, with beverage purchases available and advance reservations required due to limited capacity.

Join us for The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa’s 80th Annual Steer at the Brown on Friday, January 23rd from 11 am to 1 pm. This is as close as it gets to a bull in a china cabinet.

Welcome the guest of honor, the National Western Stock Show 2026 Grand Champion Steer, as he waltzes down the red carpet into the elegant and iconic atrium lobby. Believe it or not, the lobby will be crowded with reservations for Afternoon Tea!

Arrive by 10:30am and Meet the group by the side door located on 17th & Tremont where they'll unload the Champion Steer and guide into the lobby. Good vantage point for close up photos of the steer, National Western Stock Show Queens and the young proud 4-H owner of the steer. Inside the lobby you can have your free photo taken with the steer.

Reserve Your Own FREE Ticket... https://www.exploretock.com/brown-palace-hotel-and-spa-denver/event/585934/steer-day-2026-the-80th-annual-brown-palace-tradition

Parking... Meter Street parking, parking lots or take public transportation! Can usually find a two hour meter along Broadway plus there are some pricy parking lots around. Some people use Spot Hero to find parking deals. Or, for $1.35 take light rail to Denver Union Station and jump on the free 16th Street Shuttle to 16th & Tremont and walk two blocks to the Brown Palace.

Important Note: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky.

I am not a professional guide. By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and enjoyment.

Weather and Roads Permitting! Let's go! The International Snow Sculpture Championships are free to view! Teams from around the world descend on Breckenridge to hand-carve 20-ton blocks of snow into enormous, intricate works of art! Artists are only allowed to use hand tools, creativity and inspiration to bring their art to life!

Meet the group at 11am in front of the Breckenridge Welcome Center located at 203 S Main Street. Public restrooms available downstairs. It takes about an hour to admire and photograph the work of snow artists from around the world.

Carpooling: Form your own carpools and meet the group in front of the Breckenridge Welcome Center by 11am Monday. Allow yourself enough time to find parking, walk to the Welcome Center, use the facilities. We'll make introductions, take a group picture and attempt to walk through the sculptures as a group.

Directions to Breckenridge Welcome Center: I-70 West to Exit 203 for CO-9 South for Frisco/Breckenridge. Follow to Breckenridge Welcome Center located at 203 Main Street.

Dress for the Weather and Wear High Traction Boots/Microspikes: This is a high alpine environment so please come prepared. This is Colorado and the weather can change quickly. It could be warm and sunny or very cold, so dress in layers and bring extra warm clothes, gloves, hat and high traction boots/microspikes. Check the weather forecast for Breckenridge before you leave home!

Optional refreshment before heading back to Denver! Lots of choices for smaller groups.

See you there!

Important Note: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky.

I am not a professional guide. By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and enjoyment.