Vista Verde Ranch
My wife and I keep trying to find a new place to spend our winter vacation, but can't find any other place that offers nice accommodations and great food along with the guided backcountry skiing like Vista Verde does.  It's not that we don't want to return, we just want to try something different.  But each year we look at new places and realize they aren't nearly as great as our favorite!  So, you'll just have to put up with us one more time.
John, Beaumont, TX


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Other Activities

In addition to the usual snow sports activities we have put together a few other fun events that you can try while at the ranch.

Photography Ski


Shooting photos in this snowy landscape can be challenging. If you'd like to get some tips on better capturing the beauty of the ranch and its surroundings, then Carla Jones can help!

A local photographer and guide, Carla will help you with the intricacies of outdoor photography in snow country. You'll start out in the lodge talking about equipment, settings, filters etc...and then move outside to ski and photograph.


Ranch Yoga

Yoga Fit instructor and guide Kelli King leads an all-levels yoga classes upon request Monday-Friday.  After a couple days of using muscles you're not used to using, a yoga class may be just the thing to stretch out and refresh your body. 

Our yoga room is fairly small, so we keep the clases limited to about 4 people, which allows for a little more personalized experience.  Whether you are an experienced yogi or just trying it out for the first time, Kelli will tailor the experience so it's just right for you.

Sledding


Ok, we have to admit that we had never thought we would actually be adding sledding to our list of activities.  It was just something we did for fun with the kids, right?  Well, the past several winters has changed our minds on that! 

Sledding is rapidly becoming our most popular winter sport (can you call it a sport?).  Adults, kids, friends, families, strangers....they all seem to be asking to be taken sledding at least once during their stay. 

Maybe it's the convenience of having our guides pull you up on the snowmobiles before you whip down the hill.  Maybe it's the new, high tech sledding tubes we've picked up.  Maybe it's just the childlike fun that never gets old of zipping down a hill. But it's a hit, and it's here to stay!


Evening Entertainment


Evenings at the ranch brings a chance to slow down after an active day, and enjoy the tranquility of the place.  Some nights, there is an activity offered. A couple of the options are more active than others like the very popular night ski or snowshoe and other nights  a bit more mellow with the guys singing around the fire, telling tales, and sharing jokes.

The best part is every activity is totally optional and you are always welcome to just relax in your tub and look at the multitude of stars in the sky.


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