Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All guests must have at least one dose of an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, and will be asked to show us a copy of their vaccination record at check-in. If you have a medical reason for not getting vaccinated, please contact the BOD before attending to discuss a plan to keep yourself and others safe.

Our venue has a fully equipped commercial kitchen and experienced chefs who will be preparing our meals. They can accommodate a range of dietary needs including gluten intolerant and celiac disease, vegetarians, nut allergies, and more. During registration you can check off any concerns you have, and feel free to contact us to ask about specifics.

The only discount we offer at this time is early registration. Puppies in the Mountains is a nonprofit organization and no one is profiting off this event. Instead we are working hard to set a price that covers the costs and makes for an amazing event.

If you are from Colorado, drive to Colorado Springs.

If you're not from Colorado, you could drive here. Or you can fly into either Denver International Airport or Colorado Springs Airport.

NEW There will be a single shuttle trip from Denver International Airport. Two vans will depart DIA on Friday at about 2pm. If you want to use the shuttle, you will need to land at Denver International Airport by 1:30pm on Friday. The shuttle vans will return to DIA by noon on Monday, so plan a departure for 2pm or later on Monday. More details will be posted closer to the event, but this will help you plan your travel. We will not be planning a shuttle from Colorado Springs Airport.

If you will not arrive until later on Friday, or planning to fly to Colorado Springs Airport, or arriving/departing on other days, please plan to make your own car rental arrangements.

Puppies in the Mountains is designed as an immersive experience for pups and handlers. We want our guests to be entirely in the experience. Therefore, we recruit volunteers as a separate group who do not primarily identify as either pup or handler.

Most guests will be housed in a cabin. Each cabin is heated (most have a fireplace too) and has running water, private bathrooms, etc.

The beds are all twin sized beds, and most of the rooms have bunk beds. You will share your room with others, but there is a max of 4 people per cabin bedroom. Sheets, blankets, and linens are not provided, however, so you'll either need to bring your own (recommended) or rent a set of linens for $25.

Update! The venue has upgraded all their mattresses with inner-spring mattresses with a two-layer foam topper.

A few months before the event we'll give you the opportunity to tell us your housing preferences. If you're coming with a pack, or really don't like the top bunk, we'll do our best to make you as comfortable as possible.

You certainly can make other housing arrangements, but there is no discount from your registration fee. Puppies in the Mountains is an immersive community experience, come be a part of the whole thing!

There is limited WiFi and reasonable cell phone coverage. But that's not really the point, is it?

You can opt to pay for your registration over time, for no additional fee! Simply finish paying by August 31, 2024. You have until August 15, 2024 to cancel for a full refund. After that date, you'll get a 50% refund. After August 31st there are no refunds.