I was very fortunate to find the H-Bar-G in the summer of 1977 when I fell in love with Estes Park as an adult. I had grown up going to the YMCA of the Rockies but found the youth hostel, run by Lou Livingston, an excellent experience. I moved up for a vacation but stayed for the rest of the summer, working for the Stanley Hotel and using the Ranch as my base after summer travel slowed. I have very fond memories of the view of Longs Peak and the wonderful friendly people at the H-Bar-G.
- David Sutherlin (Austin, TX)