Trailborn Debuts First Hotel

Inspired by themes of Americana, Trailborn collaborated with acclaimed Venice Beach-based architecture firm, Electric Bowery, to design Trailborn Rocky Mountains in a way that pays homage to the rustic wilderness that surrounds it. Each Trailborn hotel is crafted with a strong sense of place, featuring art, decor, and amenities from local makers. For this project, the design team maintained the historic feel of the lodge, while reimagining and renovating every guestroom, bathroom, lobby, pool, and outdoor space. The rooms at Trailborn Rocky Mountains & Rocky Mountains Outpost are design-forward, functional, and fashioned to serve as comfortable respites between outdoor adventures. Guests can choose from a variety of layouts, including king, double queen and bunk options, adjoining rooms and a deluxe suite – ideal for families, or groups traveling together. Each room is stocked with a lightweight portable cooler to fill with goods from the onsite market, a mini fridge, a Fellow tea kettle, Huck x Trailborn artisan instant coffee, Tivoli bluetooth radios, Grown Alchemist bath products, Barebones lanterns, and ample space to relax and unwind. Select rooms have private balconies with additional seating. Adding to the modern-meets-rustic aesthetic, custom furniture and lighting in natural materials are a nod to American craftsmanship – including wooden beds, sustainable cork flooring, banquette benches, side tables with inset charging stations, and multiple storage options. Rooms are neutral in tone with artwork commissioned as a nod to local surroundings, and textiles inspired by local artisans.

The public spaces at Trailborn Rocky Mountains and Rocky Mountains Outpost combine the convivial elements of a modern mountain lodge, high-design details of a boutique hotel, and friendliness of a family resort. Both the flagship and outpost properties each have their own lobby lounge, which serves as a communal living room and is also home to concierge services. Complete with wraparound built-in couches, fireplaces, books and boardgames, and outdoor communal areas, each lobby is an all-year hang-out. The Market in each lobby offers a curated selection of grab-and-go snacks and beverages, outdoor goods, and Trailborn-branded items. Out front, guests can grab complimentary branded bikes to ride along the river into town.

The pools are integral warm weather gathering spots at Trailborn Rocky Mountains & Rocky Mountains Outpost, with one at each property. Outfitted with locally-crafted Adirondack chairs, comfortable lounge seating and custom murals by local artists, and enlivened by curated playlists, a popsicle cart, and games – each pool acts as a social hub, where guests can congregate. The lobby markets offer craft beer, cocktails, and local snacks, which can be packed in a Trailborn cooler to enjoy by the pool or fire pit.

Throughout the day, the hotel’s lobby, patio, and fire pit area offer on-site programming, from seasonal morning yoga to whisky tastings and s’mores to afternoon lawn games and activities for families, such as kid’s wilderness experiences and arts and craft classes.

Trailborn makes it easy for guests to explore its outdoor destinations, offering exclusive off-site excursions, like fly fishing, wildlife photography tours, and backcountry snowshoeing that leave from the lobby. Trailborn has created curated Field Guides with local insider tips, and the charismatic staff is trained to help guests plan their entire visit, so they can get the most out of their time in the Rocky Mountains.

Trailborn Rocky Mountains & Rocky Mountains Outpost are just a short walk from downtown Estes Park, a charming mountain town with breweries, taffy shops, and quirky stores. With seasonal festivals and concerts year-round- like the infamous ‘Frozen Dead Guy Days’ and ‘Rooftop Rodeo’- there’s always something happening in the area.

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