What to do when you’re not on the trail? There are so many opportunities for adventures on the trails and the water surrounding Vista Verde Ranch. But, don’t forget that this is vacation, and this is a perfect place to kick back and relax! We call that VVR&R. Grab a good book, relax in one…
Optional Adventures for Your Colorado Winter Vacation In addition to all the winter activities at the ranch, we can also set you up with brand new experiences through our great outfitters! These activities can be arranged at an additional cost. Powder Cat Skiing Heated snow cats are ready to take you and your crew deep…
Ice Fishing If you’re looking to get outside, but don’t want to exert much energy, give Ice Fishing a try this winter. Instead of closing the fly shop for the winter, our guides gear it up with all the equipment needed to head out onto a frozen lake for ice fishing with our guests. It’s…
Snowmobiling in the Rocky Mountains We use snowmobiles a lot around the ranch for utility–grooming trails, transporting gear, hauling kids (and adults) up a hill so they can tube down, and more. But, we also have a fleet available at our sister property, Steamboat Lake Outpost, just up the road at the base of Hahn’s…
Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding Can’t imagine coming to Colorado in the winter without buckling up your boots and hitting the slopes? You can have the best of both worlds at Vista Verde Ranch! Enjoy the ranch activities, the cozy cabin, and the amazing meals, but then pick a day during your winter ranch vacation to…
Sleigh Bells Rings, Are You Listening? In the lane, snow is glistening….you know how the song goes. Here at Vista Verde Ranch, you can enjoy the scenes of a Winter Wonderland from a horse-drawn sleigh. What could be better? Maybe if there was also hot chocolate? Done. Several times a week we offer sleigh rides in our…
Snow Tubing Without All the Work Okay, we have to admit that we had never thought we would actually be adding tubing 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! Tubing is one of our…
Snowshoeing in the Colorado Rockies The joy of snowshoeing is getting out and soaking up the backcountry without having to worry about technique or form. Why? Because there is literally no techniques to snowshoeing besides being able to walk like a duck! With some simple pointers about going up and down hills, off you go.…
Culinary Experiences We continually try to offer new programs to keep the Vista Verde vacation experience fresh, especially for our returning guests. Changing things up also keeps it fun for all of us in the kitchen. We hope you will enjoy getting involved with our wine tasting or cooking classes. — Chef Jonathon Cooking Class…
Massage Therapy Are you stiff from skiing through backcountry powder or sore from the saddle? Let our professional licensed Massage Therapists work on your muscle fatigue so that you can jump out there for some more fun! Massage Therapy has many health benefits that can help make your entire vacation more enjoyable, especially in the…
