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Max's 70th Birthday!!!!!!!
September 11-16, 2024
Blue Coyote Ranch
Who is in charge here?
Logistics: Hi! It's me, Sara! I will be planning all the logistics, meals and activities for my dad's birthday! If you have any questions you know how to reach me!
PHOTOS: Eric is collecting photos of Max for a slideshow! Please email them to eric@mitakausa.com , text them to him at 435-513-1925, or you can mail hard copy photos to Eric at the address below. He will scan them and return them to you at the party!
Eric Sturgis
18062 West 77th Drive
Arvada, CO 80007
Itinerary
Itinerary
Food
Breakfast will be "fend for yourself" except for Saturday. Lunches and Dinner will be planned but always optional.
No matter where you are sleeping you will have access to a full kitchen so you are welcome to bring any food items you might need. We will provide coffee.
There is a Safeway and Natural Grocers in downtown Salida.
Click here for a list of cabin kitchen inventoryThe Lodge has a similar inventory but with larger quantities of each item.
Proposed Itinerary
This is a loose plan and may change based on weather and people's day-of preferences!
We will do a river activity weather permitting!
Wednesday 9/11
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Arrive at your convenience!
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For anyone who arrives in time for dinner we will likely pick up burgers from 50 Burger and eat in the Lodge at Blue Coyote.
Thursday 9/12
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Visit the Great Sand Dunes National Park - option to Sand Sled or Sand Board! ​​
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We will bring sandwiches which we will pick up from Poncha Pub​
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Friday 9/13
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Hike - hike either in Maysville or Twin Lakes
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Lunch at Elevation Brewing or Soulcraft Brewery
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6:00: Dinner @ Osake Sushi for 15 People
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Saturday 9/14
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Eric is cooking a Brunch at Blue Coyote Lodge
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2:00 pm or 4:00 pm - Ghost Town: Drive up to St Elmo ghost town which is close Mt Princeton (optional)
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3:00/4:00 ish - Mt Princeton Spa
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Spa: Afternoon at the spa/hot springs: For those who are interested, we will book spa treatments at Mt Princeton before our private hot springs rental. You will have access to a different section of hot springs including some along the river and some adult-only pools.
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5:30 pm: Mt Princeton Private Rental: at 5:30pm we will have a one hour rental of the Mt Princeton infinity pool hot springs. Epic views and plenty of seating if you'd like to come but prefer not to soak!
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7:00 pm: Dinner: Reservation at the Mary Murphy Steakhouse at Mt Princeton
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Sunday 9/15​​
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Hang out in Downtown Salida, or whatever you want to do! Corn hole at the Ranch.
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Dinner: Eric will be making the final celebration dinner served at the Blue Coyote Lodge.
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Monday 9/16
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Everyone heads home!
Sleeping Arrangements
Sleeping Arrangements
We are still waiting on some RSVPs so room assignments probably won't be made until the day before arrival.
Check in at the Lodge (the first building on your left when you arrive)
Please let me know what time you plan to arrive!
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