HORSEBACK RIDING

   Horseback riding is a popular activity at our ranch, and we have an excellent string of horses.  We have gentle horses, for beginners and young children that are dependable and patient, and we also have horses that experienced riders will appreciate.  We ride in Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest and take one- and two-hour rides, half-day rides (packing our lunch) and overnight packtrips.  Our wine and cheese rides for adults are always popular, and we have rides for kids only.  Our rides are over trails high in the mountains through some of the most spectacular scenery on this continent.  You can sign up for the rides you wish to take each day except Sunday.  Overnight packtrips are very popular with guests.  As with all of our horseback riding, there is no extra charge for these trips, and we furnish everything including sleeping bags.  Guests enjoy the riding, scenery, and comradeship around the evening campfires on these trips.  Most of our guests are from large metropolitan areas, and though most have done little or no riding, have enjoyed riding at our ranch.  Age need not be a handicap either because we have had guests in their 70's, as well as very small youngsters enjoy our rides.  Our wranglers who are guides on our rides are well experienced young men and women who are happy to teach guests how to ride and handle their horses comfortably.  Please see our head wrangler on your arrival to arrange any special rides.  They will make every effort to help you enjoy your riding and overnight packtrips so that these rides will be an experience you will always remember.  We are an equal opportunity employer and provider, authorized by special use permit to operate on the Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

   Rocky Mountain National Park straddles the Continental Divide and has 412 square miles of some of the most beautiful scenery in the U.S.  You will marvel at its beauty! It has 68 peaks above 12,000 feet, with some of its highest peaks over 14,000 feet high.  They rise up just west of us that you can see from your dining room.  Dominating the part is Longs Peak, 14,256 feet high just west of our ranch which can easily be seen from Denver 67 miles away.  You will see forests of pine, aspen, blue spruce and fir, over 750 varieties of dazzling wildflowers, plunging streams, waterfalls, small natural mountain lakes, and even some glaciers.  The wildlife, which is protected, includes elk, deer, bighorn sheep, coyote, beaver, black bear, and over 250 varieties of birds.
   Despite the rugged terrain, the park is easily accessible with over 300 miles of trails.  Some of its splendor you will see from Trail Ridge Road which crosses the Continental Divide and is the highest continuous highway in the U.S.  But to experience the scenic wonderland to the fullest, join our guests in riding horseback, hiking, and fishing while at our ranch.

WHITEWATER RAFTING (EXTRA)

   The rafting picture to the right was taken on the Poudre River where we take our rafting trips.  These trips are one of our most popular activities for guests age eight and above.  This summer you can experience whitewater rafting on the Poudre River.  Each run has a guide, and every guest has a paddle.  Often everyone is paddling furiously and at other times just drifting with the current with time to enjoy the view.  You will enjoy the thrill of fast rapids, the views of steep canyon walls, and the excitement of seeing wildlife such as deer, elk, beaver, hawks, eagles and water fowl.

Guided Trout Fishing

FITNESS CENTER

   Cardio conditioning and weight training with treadmill, multi-function weight station, recumbent bike, Roman chair, and free weights.  We also have mountain bikes you can ride in our beautiful mountain area.

RELAXING MASSAGES

   A massage is one of life's nicest pleasures, and we have an excellent masseuse. See our concierge for a massage appointment during your stay.