Just Returned From Grand Timber last night
Just spent a week there in Bldg1 unit123, a two bedroom. I can't find any room #218 on my layout map so you may want to call to find out the location. The weather was generally cloudy with frequent thunderstorms but warm temperatures. It took 2 1/2 hours to drive from Denver airport. The shuttle at the lodge is for local transport around town & runs all day until 10pm. It will drop off & pick-up anytime, at almost any location. We used it everyday for local sightseeing and shopping and dining.
There is a welcome party on Monday evening with cheese, veggies & dip, and beer, wine & soda. There is a group hike on Tuesday (filled up by Monday morning) a kid's fest Thursday evening ($15), group horseback ride ($55), teen poker night and several fitness classes.
The lodge itself is very nice, with large rooms, fully equiped kitchens, two pools and several hot-tubs, a tiny convienence store, full service bar & grill serving lunch & dinner (okay but nothing special.)
We took it easy the first day and drank lots of water the whole week and had no ill effects from the altitude, although we are out of shape and past middle age! We had our usual morning coffee and enjoyed our afternoon cocktail, but didn't try to do any marathon hiking or biking, but rather took things at a more leisurely pace.
RMNP is a few hours drive and can be enjoyed on a very long day trip. Just keep in mind that wildlife viewing is best at dusk which means the drive back to Breck would be at night with a late arrival home.
The Grand Timber was fully booked while we were there with lots of families and children of all ages. Even with the thunderstorms, the pools were busy all the time. Any other questions, I'd be happy to help with any info I have.
Julie