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DURANGO BLUES TRAIN with Optional 25th ANNIVERSARY SAN JUAN BREWFEST!
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DURANGO BLUES TRAIN
25th Anniversary
SAN JUAN BREWFEST (optional)
Additional Southwest Colorado
Activities
Check-in Thursday, August 22nd
Check-out Monday, August 26th, 2024

 

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CLICK HERE to view photos from the 2023 Blues Train

Join us for an exciting musical adventure aboard the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s steam-powered train through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons of the San Juan National Forest. The Blues Train, which runs from 6:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. each evening,  features six live blues performances inside the train coaches with a festive musical environment.  Each artist performs in their own vintage coach, while passengers are free to dance their way from coach to coach.  Four coaches have seats, while two are open with no seats for dancing. Enjoy an evening on the rails with Colorado Craft Beer, Cider and Wine along with spectacular scenery.

Limited to an intimate group of twenty, we have 10 tickets for Friday and 10 tickets for Saturday Durango Blues Train making this a special event as all Blues Train public tickets are sold out. 

We have River Side rooms at the Holiday Inn Express
1111 Camino Del Rio in Durango, CO  970-422-8700

CLICK HERE for photos of the Holiday Inn Express, Downtown, Durango
This is a first time UTC event offering, come join the fun!

 


TRIP INCLUDES


* Welcome Party – THURSDAY Evening Welcome Party
includes Pizza, Salad, Wine, and Beer.
* One evening ticket to The Blues Train.
* Complimentary Breakfast Every Day.

* Four Nights lodging in Downtown Durango.


TRIP ITINERARY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22nd
Hotel Check-In is 4:00 pm
Welcome Party includes Pizza, Salad, Wine, and Beer.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd
FRIDAY EVENING BLUES TRAIN for 10 people

(Ticket holders must be at the Blues Train for Check-In at 6:30 pm)

Optional San Juan Brewfest 5-8 p.m.

(Optional Daytime Activities)  

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th

SATURDAY EVENING BLUES TRAIN for 10 people
(Ticket holders must be at the Blues Train for Check-In at 6:30 pm) 
Optional Saturday Early Dinner at 5:00 pm.
CLICK HERE to register for our Saturday Night Dinner at Gazpacho Restaurant, Durango.
Optional San Juan Brewfest 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Optional Saturday Late Dinner at 6:30 pm.,
location to be announced.
Other Optional Activities to be determined.

Sunday, August 25th
Early Morning trip to MESA VERSA NATIONAL PARK.
CLICK HERE to register for the OPTIONAL MESA VERDA NATIONAL PARK TOUR.

Other Optional Activities to be determined.

Optional Group Dinner at 
The Culinary Food Truck Collection Experience
1101 Main Avenue,
11th Street Station,
in Durango
at 7:00 P.M.
CLICK HERE to register for this Optional Group Dinner.

Monday, August 26th
Check Out time is 11:00 am
 

Once registered for either Friday or Saturday Evening Blues Train,

 your optional San Juan Brewfest tickets must be purchased thru their website:

CLICK HERE to buy Brewfest tickets

GET YOUR 25 ANNIVERSARY BREWFEST TICKETS BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT.  The San Juan Brewfest is held at Buckley Park, 1200 Main Avenue in Historic Downtown Durango. The Brewfest is the best beer tasting festival in the Four Corners Area and benefits United Way of Southwest Colorado.


Friday August 23, 5:00 - 8:00 pm:  Only 700 general admission tickets will be sold for the opening day of the San Juan Brewfest. Your ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings from up to 35 breweries and cideries, live music, and tons of fun. Food is available for purchase.

Saturday August 24, 1:00 - 5:00 pm:  Just like the day before, general admission ticket holders receive a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings from up to 35 breweries, live music, and tons of fun. Food is available for purchase.   VIP tickets will have access to Brewfest one hour early and have a small meal included with your ticket, plus some Brewfest merchandise, along with the souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings from up to 35 breweries and live music.


Other Optional Activities - Fees May Apply
 * Rafting, Kayaking & Paddleboard
* Hiking
* Rock Climbing
 * Mountain & Road Biking
* Museums
* Brewery Tours
* Fly Fishing
* 4-Wheeling & Dirt Biking

* Mesa Verde National Park https://www.nps.gov/meve/planyourvisit/hours-of-operation.htm is one hour from Durango!  Free with America the Beautiful Pass or Senior Federal Pass, if you have not been there, plan a day to go. Explore the area where the Ancestral Pueblo people made their home for over 700 years, from A.D. 600 to 1300.  This park has nearly 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. Some areas closed for construction.

TRIP PRICING:

Deposit is required at time of trip registration
50% of balance is due 90 days from trip start
50% of balance is due 45 days for trip start

Includes Four Nights lodging, with River Side Rooms at the Holiday Inn Express, 1111 Camino Del Rio in Durango, a Welcome Party, and a $170 Blues Train Ticket for one evening.


Dues-Paying UTC Members:

Double Occupancy:   $830 -  Deposit $250
Single Occupancy:  Contact the Trip Leader.
Non-Members, MeetUp Members, and Guests:
Double Occupancy: $880 - Deposit $250
Single Occupancy:  Contact the Trip Leader.
NOTE: If you want Single Occupancy, you must contact the trip leader.
YOUR EXPERIENCED TRIP LEADER:
CHRISTINE LUKASIK
utcwinterchair@gmail.com
303-717-1780  
The following link is for trip leaders only:  C List
ROOMMATE DISCLAIMER:
Double occupancy is standard on all trips. UTC attempts to honor roommate and rooming requests, but they are not guaranteed. Final room assignments are at the trip leader(s) discretion as room assignment changes may be required up to the time of trip departure. In some instances, trip participants may be assigned to room with a person they do not know, or may have to share a bed with a person they do not know of the same sex. If you do not wish to share a room or bed, single rooms may be available at additional cost. There may be instances when a trip participant must pay for single occupancy in order to go on the trip. Please check with the trip leader(s) for more information.

NOTE: Please read UTC's   Terms of Participation  which includes UTC's  CANCELLATION  policy.

Date and Time

Thursday, August 22, 2024, 4:00 PM until Monday, August 26, 2024, 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US & Canada) (UTC-07:00)

Location

Holiday Inn Express, Downtown Durango.
Holiday Inn Express, Downtown Durango.
1111 Camino Del Rio
Durango, CO  
USA
970-422-8700
Event is full

Event Contact(s)

Christine Lukasik
Trip Leader
303-717-1780 (c)

Category

Summer Trip

Registration Info

No activities available for registration
Payment By Schedule Only
Cancellation Policy:
Up the Creek Ski and Recreation Club (“UTC”) has a No Refund Policy for events/trips/activities.

Exceptions to this policy are granted as follows:

[* Medical, injury or death]: A personal medical condition or injury to you with a doctor’s involvement; death in the immediate family (parents, siblings, children, grandparents, NOTE: pets DO NOT count). The registrant cancelling must be able to provide relevant documentation regarding the injury, medical condition or death to obtain a full cancellation refund;

[* The trip is cancelled]: In some circumstances a trip will be cancelled for all registrants. NOTE: If the venue cancels the trip then UTC must receive its refund from the venue before they can issue refunds.

[* Someone cancels for any other reason]: In this case an exception is granted ONLY if the cancelled spot is filled. In the case where a cancelled spot is filled, a cancellation fee is applied based on the price of the trip and the balance is refunded.
Trips priced at $500 or higher: $100 cancellation fee.
Trips priced from $200 to $499: $50 cancellation fee.
Trips price at $199 or lower: $25 cancellation fee.

If you cancel in the seven days prior to the trip start date, you will only be eligible for a refund if the cancellation is due to injury/illness/death and you have provided the proper documentation to the Trip Leader.

You MUST go through your trip leader/host to cancel and seek reimbursement. If you meet the refund requirements, UTC will refund the credit card used for the trip/event payment for the amount that you paid minus any applicable service fee. Please allow up to thirty (30) days from the event/trip/activity end date for any refund checks, credit card refunds, or comps to be issued. Cancellations are typically processed in the order received.

[*] Please let your trip leader(s) know ASAP if you need to cancel.
[*] Under no circumstances may a participant advertise their trip for sale.
[*] Only your trip leader/host can fill your spot.

Payment Schedule

Initial Payment: US$ 250.00
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