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Blue Sky Adventures

Colorado No Frills Adventure
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Simple, Comfortable, and Philmont-Ready: No Frills Adventure Tour

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The No Frills Adventure is a streamlined and stress-free kickoff to your Philmont experience. Designed for efficiency and comfort, this tour gets you to Colorado Springs with ease, provides a relaxing stay at the amenity-packed Great Wolf Lodge, and sets you up for success at Philmont. It’s the perfect fit for those who want a smooth, well-supported journey without a jam-packed schedule—just rest, good food, and great company before hitting the trail!

Overview

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1. Denver International Airport

8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA

2. United States Air Force Academy

2354 Fairchild Dr Suite 3A15, Air Force Academy, CO 80840, USA

3. Great Wolf Lodge

9494 Federal Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, USA

4. Philmont Scout Ranch

Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico 87714, USA

Arrival Day

Acclimation
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Arrive in Colorado and settle into the Great Wolf Lodge for a relaxing evening and a hearty buffet dinner.

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Flight

  • Hotel shuttle departs the airport at 11 AM, 1 PM, or 3 PM. Your flight must arrive at least one hour before shuttle time. We will confirm your exact pick up time 10 days prior to your arrival date. If your scheduled arrival is prior to 9 AM, we will try to give you an earlier pick you up time if possible.

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United States Air Force Academy

  • *TIME PERMITTING* You'll make a stop at the United States Air Force Academy Visitor Center for about 30 minutes. You'll have time to explore the exhibits, learn about cadet life, and take in views of the iconic Cadet Chapel from afar. It’s a quick but meaningful glimpse into one of the country’s premier military institutions.

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Great Wolf Lodge

  • Check in to the beautiful Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs where there’s lots to do. Indoor pools, water park, arcades, mini golf, bowling alley, climbing wall, a ropes course and much more!

  • Spend the afternoon poolside or play in the arcade with your crew and other Scouts from all over the country--this is some Scout trip!

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Dinner

  • Dinner at the hotel is good food and lots of it! An “all you can eat”, Scout friendly buffet!

Off to Philmont

Day 2
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Full buffet breakfast and seamless transfer to Philmont via the Blue Sky Express.

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Breakfast

  • Hot, all you can eat full breakfast buffet - eggs, sausage, fresh fruit and more!

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Before You Go

  • Review your homebound departure day pick up procedures and get your Blue Sky Adventures “give-a-ways and advisor tips” to make your trek even better.

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Scout Me In

  • All aboard the Blue Sky Express! You will be at Philmont by 10:00 AM.

Departure Day

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Easy departure from Philmont and a flight home after 2:30 PM.

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Scout Me Out

  • Depart Philmont on the 7:30 AM Blue Sky Express. Exact departure time may change based on our transportation schedule.

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Flight

  • Arrive DIA by 12:30 PM. Departure flight must leave after 2:30 PM.

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