POND Committee

Enhance your conference experience by joining one of the exciting tours or activities sponsored by the POND Committee! These experiences provide excellent opportunities to network with other professionals, learn about the region, and get some fresh air. These will fill fast. Sign-up today!

Colorado Springs Utilities Tour – The Slopes and Waterways of Pikes Peak
12:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Ride the COG Railway up Pikes Peak and learn about the management of this mighty mountain, the breathtaking and critical water systems that supply Colorado Springs and its careful watershed management. From recreational pursuits to engineering feats, you’ll learn about the great partnerships and hidden gems on America’s mountain.

Transportation provided by Colorado Springs Utilities

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Colorado Springs Utilities Tour – The Unique Faces of the Arkansas Basin
1:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.

Join Colorado Springs Utilities for an overview of the water supplies, farming, infrastructure, and multi-use projects in the central Arkansas Basin. Learn about this water-short river and its unique water sharing and conservation initiatives. In this tour you’ll get a better sense of the special characteristics and quirks of this important waterway and its communities. This tour is limited to the first 15 participants so make sure to sign up ASAP.

Transportation provided by Colorado Springs Utilities

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Golf at The Country Club of Colorado at Cheyenne Mountain Resort
First tee time starting at 1:00 p.m.

Please join fellow members of the water community for an afternoon of golf at The Country Club of Colorado at Cheyenne Mountain Resort – coordinated by the POND committee of Colorado Water Congress. Golfers of all skill sets are encouraged to attend this casual networking event! The first tee time is at 1:00 pm and the subsequent times will run 9 minutes apart until about 1:45 pm or shortly after. The POND committee will coordinate tee time reservations and make pairings (we currently have 6 times reserved). Please know that if you decide to play 18 holes (which usually takes a little more than 4 hours), you will probably be late for the “Water Buffalo Reception and Presentation” which begin at 5:30 pm at the hotel. Individuals can decide whether they wish to play 9 or 18 holes and will be responsible for paying their green fees during check-in at the golf course.

The Country Club of Colorado Course is part of the Cheyenne Mountain Resort and the club house is within walking distance of the Hotel. For more on Country Club of Colorado, visit their website at https://www.cheyennemountain.com/golf.htm.

Cost: $185 for 18 holes or $105 for 9 holes (plus tax) – includes a golf cart and range balls before the round (if time allows).

RSVP by August 13th. See the flyer for instructions.

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POND Hike
Join POND for a group hike!  The Palmer Trail is a 6-mile loop with 1300 vertical feet of elevation gain. This loop provides amazing views of the Garden of the Gods and the Rampart Range. There should be some shade throughout. The plan is to hike together along the trail and enjoy the beauty of Colorado Springs. There will be an option for those interested in forming a trail running group that will go out ahead of the hiking group. Participants can then join together at Cerebrus Brewing for a post-hike beer or people can return to the resort.

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POND Mountain Bike Ride

Come check out the gorgeous area near the resort! We will be riding trails at the Stratton Open Space or Cheyenne Canyon Park trail systems. The trailhead is only 3 miles from the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. The exact trails will be determined after the number and skill level of registrants are determined, and we may end up breaking into two or more groups. This event is open to Mountain Bikers of all abilities.

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