Are you planning a trip to Estes Park this year? Maybe a little camping trip this summer? Or maybe you’re trip there is strictly business. In any case you need a 2009 Rocky Card.

The Rocky Card is owned and operated by Colorado residents Debra and Anne (no big corporation) who have three goals:

• To raise funds for local non-profit organizations
• To support Colorado businesses by encouraging people to shop locally and providing an easy way to maximize advertising dollars
• To give people great deals on local goods and services without having to run around with a bunch of coupons in their hands.

Here’s what others in the area have to say about Rocky Cards:

“I love the Rocky Card! I have actually switched wine shops to get the Rocky Card discount. What a great value.” — Helen, Estes Park resident

“I’m glad that the Mountain Shop’s participation in the Rocky Card is helping to support charities in Estes Park. The Rocky Card Causes is a great idea.” — Rob Mardock, Estes Park Mountain Shop

“We will probably not use [the card] at all of the merchants, but being able to reuse it at the ones we do frequent makes it quite the deal.” — Judy, via email

“The Rocky Card pays for itself after just a few uses. What a way to save!” — Sandi Gleich, Photos by Sandi

“It’s a great way to be able to offer a fair and reasonable discount to my customers. I’ve always thought a ‘local discount’ is a bit unfair and the Rocky Card addresses this. It’s a clear and easy decision for locals, and tourists have the option to purchase into the program, too.” — Tracy Goodemote, Western One-Hour Photo

“I was pleased with the number of times people linked to my website through the Rocky Card! People are really taking a look!” — Deanna Szuter, ZootScoot

“I was in Estes Park snowshoeing for a long weekend. I bought a Rocky Card at Dolcetto’s Gelato and saved money on my dessert right off the bat! In the next 2 days, I saved much more than the price of the card at shops and restaurants all over Estes Park. What a great idea, thank you!” — Teresa D., Parker, CO

“We’ve had a great response to the Rocky Card!” — Chris Cozad, Village Pizza

“The Rocky Card has helped to bring more folks into The Wapiti Pub and is a good value for people that are in the Estes area.” — Tory Nelson, The Wapiti Restaurant & Pub

All and all the Rocky Card sound like a great value.

If you’d like to learn more you can visit their website here.