The Best of Colorado’s Historic Railroads

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

Please return the Acknowledgement of Risk-Liability Waiver Form, (We are required by our insurance carrier to obtain this form from all program participants prior to participating in the program,) Please mail, FAX, or Email to: Mountains and Plains Institute 155 W. Harvard Street, Suite 202 Fort Collins, CO 80525 FAX: 970-449-7160 Email: info@mpills.org

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

While this program’s activity level is Keep the Pace, we spend time at elevations above 5,000 feet. High Altitude may physically impact participation, especially for persons traveling from low elevations. Should you have a history of altitude or respiratory difficulties, serious heart problems, or any medical conditions that might be exacerbated by the stresses of high elevations, please consult with your physician about the physical demands of the program and your participation in it well before departure.

Arrival day is on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Meet the group at Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport Tower Road in Denver, CO

Start of Trip:  3:00 pm. hotel check-in; 4:00 pm. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner and opening presentation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Denver, CO at Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport Tower Road

End of Trip: 8:00 am. after breakfast; 11:00 am. hotel check-out.

Denver International Airport (DEN)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 6 miles .

Arrival day is on 9/11/2026.

Meet the group at Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport Tower Road in Denver, CO.

Start of Trip:  3:00 pm. hotel check-in; 4:00 pm. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner and opening presentation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Denver, CO at Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport Tower Road.

End of Trip: 8:00 am. after breakfast; 11:00 am. hotel check-out..

Arrival day is on 9/11/2026.

Meet the group at Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport Tower Road in Denver, CO.

Start of Trip:  3:00 pm. hotel check-in; 4:00 pm. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner and opening presentation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Denver, CO at Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport Tower Road.

End of Trip: 8:00 am. after breakfast; 11:00 am. hotel check-out..