Fall Aspen Golden Colorado

Only spaces remaining!

Oct 3rd  – Oct 7th, 2025

 

 

 

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Description

We return to the incredible beauty of the Million Dollar HWY /Ouray- Silverton – San Juan Mountains region after a 4 year wait!  
 

This is also a part of the MPA RV Tribe experience! For those that are not aware of the RV Tribe, many McKay clients have travel RV’s and Motorhomes. There is an excellent RV park in Ouray that we stay at. 

Don’t have an RV? NO PROBELM?  There are beautiful cabins available and several hotels in the area! However, the cabins are excellent! 

NEW – Our 2025 itinerary includes an opportunity to ride the famous Silverton Fall Color train. The exact day in the itinerary will depend on schedule of train when announced. 

We are SO EXCTED to be doing this tour again!  It is such a beautiful area! 
 

Join lead instructor David McKay on an unforgettable photography adventure through the the magnificent beauty of the Golden Aspen color of the region. 

Our small group size (10 photographers, 2 instructors) ensures personalized attention and plenty of shooting time. There is so much to see and photograph in the area. Beautiful golden fall color, old mining historic areas, off the beaten path back-roads , incredible mountain scenery! 

*Hiking –  This is not a difficult trip. There are no strenuous hikes and most photography can be done easily from the vehicles. 

THE DETAILS:

  • Price: $1995 (Early Bird Rate SPECIAL $1895 (SAVE $100)  if registered paid in full by November 15th, 2024
  • Price includes:
    • MPA team personally educating and photographing with you!
    • Silverton Durango Fall Color Train Ticket
    • Full days of shooting with personalized instruction
    • Transportation via vans while on tour. Drive with us. 
    • All permits, park entrance fees, and fees for listed set activities
  • Price DOES NOT include:
    • Lodging- Ouray KOA Campground for RV’s or Cabins or Hotels in the area. 
    • Travel Insurance – HIGHLY recommended
    • Personal Expenses ( meals, beverages, alcohol, wifi, laundry, etc)
    • Additional Tours or Excursions
    • Tips and Gratuities for guides and MPA team

The trip is not confirmed until the deposit is placed. Due to limited space, there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this and it is on a first come first serve basis. Contact us with any questions.

Refund policies can be found here. 

Base itinerary

Fri – Oct 3rd  –  Arrive – 6 pm Welcome Meeting,
Sat – Oct 4th –  Aspen Color Sessions – Full Day
Sun – Oct 5th  – Aspen Color Sessions – Full Day
Mon – Oct 6th  – Aspen Color Sessions – Full Day
Tue –  Oct 7th – Depart A day will be scheduled for the Silverton Fall Color train experience. *Due to the incredible landscape and opportunities in the region, we will determine each day’s shooting schedule and locations based on many factors, choosing various options and photography options that may not be listed here. It’s that epic!*Itineraries and times are subject to change based on many factors, but plans are to always be able to photograph the iconic items listed. 
 

Accommodations

We have RV/ Camp Sites that we are working with at the Ridgeway/Ouray KOA Campground. They ALSO have awesome cabins, a restaurant on site, and more! 

Several hotels are VERY close as the campsite is just off the main throughway. Any of the hotels along the main road into town are fine and we can pick you up. 

Instructors

  • David McKay
  • TBA

Instructors are scheduled, however, they are subject to change as needed. 

Tour Pack

The information contained in the packet is also available under the Tour Prep page here on the website. However, this packet will also include some gear specifics for this tour as well as other information specific to this tour.

Tour Pack Coming Soon! 

 

 

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