Dec 1, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Camp received more snow (and cold and wind) from an end of November storm. What might look like wisps of fog is actually a captured moment of the wind picking up and blowing the new snowfall off the tree tops from up at Eagles Nest. Thinking of “Giving...
Nov 18, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Mennonite Camps set up displays and visit with young adults about the opportunity to serve at Rocky Mountain and other summer camping ministries. Good fun to see many of our RMMC summer staff on the recruiting road trips this month. Camp day visits with...
Nov 11, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Tubing is one of the many activities enjoyed during snow camp retreats. With the cold and snow of winter also comes the season of Jr. High Snow Camp (Jan. 20-22, 2023), Sr High Snow Camp (Feb. 17-19, 2023), and Young Adult Snow Camp (Feb. 17-19, 2023). Take...
Oct 31, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Participants all smiles for another quilter’s retreat The four Quilt Retreats the month of October here at Rocky Mountain (otherwise known as “Quiltober”) concluded with Mennonite Quilter’s Retreat. Unfinished Objects (UFO) Quilt...
Oct 28, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Chilly 12 degree temperatures made for ice crystals on the grasses in the valley above Emmental. The first snow of the winter season has arrived! A lovely 6 1/2 inches fell Wednesday and is staying around with freezing nighttime temperatures. A great start...
Oct 21, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: A flock (or rafter) of Turkeys have claimed Rocky Mountain as their home this fall. In addition to the quilters who joined us this week here at Rocky Mountain, we also welcomed the company of wild turkeys and helpful volunteers. Thanks to everyone for your...
Oct 14, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Participants gathered to plan for the day’s work to come. October saw the continuation of the environmentally sensitive method of tree removal coordinated by the Colorado Unit of Mennonite Disaster Service. Volunteers and camp staff facilitated the...
Oct 10, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Participants joined together for the newly created Fall Family Fun Retreat. Fall Family Fun was a wonderful weekend for both parents and children alike. Kids got to do activities that introduced them to RMMC, while parents got to reminisce their own camp...
Sep 30, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: Bill Eash held the ladder for Matthew McDowell as they brought down the umbrellas on the umbrella patio for the coming winter season. Greatly appreciate the helpful volunteers who joined in serving church retreat participants of RMMC this fall. PICTURED...
Sep 28, 2022 | 2022, News & Stories
PICTURED: While a few weeks later than normal, the color change of the Aspens here on the West side of Pikes Peak Massif is in full swing! The beauty of the changing seasons from summer to fall is in full swing here at Rocky Mountain. The beauty of God’s...
