ASCSA took on the Colorado Rockies to begin Summer 2011 by offering a trip to Ridge View Ranch in Ward, CO, during the week of June 24-July 1, 2011. With the Ranch as headquarters, participants hiked, toured, shopped, rode horseback and relaxed in nearby Estes Park, Nederland, Boulder, etc. The group was made up of anywhere from 4-8 participants at any given time.
The Ranch
A view from the Ranch
After dinner and introductions the first night, the group joined one of the attendees, a “local” and long-time participant of ASCSA events, Pete Jordan, on an auto expedition of the Estes Park area the second day. This included a trip to the top of Trail Ridge Road with an elevation over 12,000 feet. He pointed out numerous trailheads and discussed many possibilities for hiking.
Barbara Born, Linnea Ochs, Jane Thompson, Barbara Molter Boss, Colton Bill Babcock, and Richard Diesterheft on a hike near Eldora, Colorado, West of Nederland, Colorado.
Since ASCSA is also about sharing Christian Science, the group went and joined with the Christian Science group in Estes Park Sunday morning for church and then attended a Scandinavian Festival at Bond Park. There was shopping, then an outdoor concert by a talented singer/guitar player.
The rest of the week included horse back riding, hiking trail Boulder Creek valley above Nederland, picnicking near a remote lake, a trip to Boulder, a Wednesday morning testimony meeting, more shopping and just enjoying each other’s company.
Evenings included learning two country line dances, the electric slide and some other kind of dance, as well as playing BananaGrams or Trivial Pursuit, just talking and sharing ideas about the Bible Lesson or other Christian Science topics.
Those who attended had a good time and appreciated the work of host, Bill Babcock. They will all take away the wonder and awe of the natural beauty of the Colorado Rockies!
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