Flights of Fury

“Shoot knights at dawn, dons at night, and everything else in between!”

When: August 23rd – 25th, 2024

Event Registration – SCORES registration will open and details will be posted when available. Pre-registration REQUIRED, as registration is limited to 135 people.

Join the delight and flights of fancy as Dragonsspine and Caerthe jointly host a weekend camping event in the mountains featuring furiously fun archery shoots on six (6) different shooting ranges, including at least one night shoot, and one (1) thrown weapons range. Some of the shoots will offer prizes for the top scorers. One range will be dedicated to Royal Rounds and others will provide a chance to shoot at different types of targets, to include 3-D targets, moving targets, a woods shoot through the trees, and clout shooting.

Participants will also have a chance to participate in Barchery – a cross-bred game combining the concepts of Bocce Ball and archery – and experience a demonstration of Scottish Highland Games events, with a chance to learn how and try out these games. All are welcome to join in the fun and camaraderie of this event, whether archers or not. Site is WET. Leashed and controlled pets are welcome, but horses are not permitted. Trees flourish on site, however additional shade is advised.

Please note: the site is primitive, sits at 10,000 feet elevation, and has a rough dirt entrance road. Participants must bring their own water for the weekend – drinking, cooking, washing, etc. Some RV space may be available in the parking area, but there are no RV hookups.

While wood fires may be permissible, please PLAN for all cooking and campfires to utilize an on/off switch and have a working fire extinguisher available within 20 feet. Smoking will be allowed in designated areas only. All fires (or prohibitions thereof) will comply with any Park County fire restrictions in place at the time of the event. This page will be updated as information changes, up to the day before the event begins, and the final determination will be communicated at Gate.

Location: JBGardneRanch, 860 Shoshone Drive, Como, CO 80432
Event Steward: Master Jethro Stille (Russell Weisfield) / jethrostille@yahoo.com
Event Steward: Lady Brigid ingean ui Eoghain na h’Oitrich (Cindy Knapp) / chefcindyknapp@gmail.com

Site Fees (includes full weekend):
Adult Member: $40.00
Adult Non-Member surcharge: $10.00
Child 11-17: $30.00
Child (10 and under): Free
Family Cap: $80.00

Schedule (TENTATIVE):

Friday, August 23rd
2pm – Event opens

Saturday, August 24th
7am – Knight Shoot (at dawn)
9am – Morning Court
10am – All Ranges Open
4:30pm – All Ranges Close
6pm – Evening Court
8:30pm – Don Shoot (at night) / Night Clout Shoot

Sunday, August 25th
9am – Barchery
10am – Scottish Games Demo
2:30pm Site Closes

Directions to the Site:
The site is on 200 acres of the JBGardneRanch in Park County. It is located just outside the boundaries of Como and is about 20 miles by road from Fairplay.

From Dragonsspine: Take U.S. Highway 24 west from Colorado Springs through South Park to Hartsel. Turn right (north) on CO Highway 9 to Fairplay. Turn right on CO Highway 285 and continue 9.7 miles toward Bailey and Conifer, which goes through Como. At/near Como, turn right on Elkhorn Road (County Road 15). After 3.5 miles, keep left to continue on County Road Continue 4.1 miles then turn right onto Arrowhead Dr./Spearpoint Rd. Continue another .5 miles and turn left to stay on Arrowhead Dr./Spearpoint Rd. Follow Arrowhead Dr. for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Warpath Rd. and drive .3 miles. Turn left on Shoshone Dr, and continue for .2 miles, then turn right to stay on Shoshone Dr. for another .1 mile to 860 Shoshone Dr.

From Caerthe: Take C-470 from Lakewood/Morrison to CO Highway 285 south toward Conifer. From Conifer continue on Hwy 285 S for 43 miles (toward Kitty Dr.). At/near Como turn left on Elkhorn Road (County Road 15). After 3.5 miles, keep left to continue on County Road 687. Continue 4.1 miles then turn right onto Arrowhead Dr./Spearpoint Rd. Continue another .5 miles and turn left to stay on Arrowhead Dr./Spearpoint Rd. Follow Arrowhead Dr. for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Warpath Rd. and drive .3 miles. Turn left on Shoshone Dr, and continue for .2 miles, then turn right to stay on Shoshone Dr. for another .1 mile to 860 Shoshone Dr.

From other points South and West: Take your best route to Buena Vista then take CO Highway 285 from Buena Vista through Fairplay and then for 9.7 miles toward Bailey and Conifer, which goes through Como. At/near Como turn right on Elkhorn Road (County Road 15). After 3.5 miles, keep left to continue on County Road 687. Continue 4.1 miles then turn right onto Arrowhead Dr./Spearpoint Rd. Continue another .5 miles and turn left to stay on Arrowhead Dr./Spearpoint Rd. Follow Arrowhead Dr. for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Warpath Rd. and drive .3 miles. Turn left on Shoshone Dr, and continue for .2 miles, then turn right to stay on Shoshone Dr. for another .1 mile to 860 Shoshone Dr.

From other points North and East: Take your best route to Denver then take I-70 west to C-470, turn left (south) on C-470 and proceed to the interchange with CO Hwy 285 and follow the directions from Caerthe (above) to the site.

Nearest Medical Facility:
CommonSpirit Emergency & Urgent Care Breckenridge
555 South Park Dr., Breckenridge, CO 80424 / 970-453-1010
Emergency Care Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:30 am-6:00 pm
Urgent Care Hours: Monday – Sunday:8:30 am-6:00 pm
Virtual Urgent Care Hours: Monday – Sunday: 7:00 am-9:00 pm

Distance from site: 42 miles (about 1 hour 4 minutes drive)
Coming soon.