While we don’t think of ourselves as a hotel, it is still an honor to be included in this list of the best equestrian hotels in the world. With such amazing company, this article shares some amazing horseback riding holiday options from all over the globe. And for those seeking a Western experience, Vista Verde…
Thanks to the early snow, everyone around here is getting excited for ski season. There’s still some time before the snow piles up enough to start cross country skiing, but that doesn’t keep us from making sure we have all our gear lined out for the season. As people seek outside spaces and room to…
As an outdoor enthusiast, journalist Allison Olmsted knows how to get outside and have fun as well as most. Recognizing that the active travel industry is making a quick comeback, she rounded up the best all-inclusive adventure vacations for those looking to travel now and in the future. There are many options out of the country for…
Start your ranch adventure | 970-879-3858 Breathe it in. 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…
Start your ranch adventure | 970-879-3858 Here, Fishy Fishy. Ice Fishing – A Unique Winter Experience If you want to enjoy the outdoors without overexerting yourself, try ice fishing this winter. Our guides transform the fly shop for the season, providing all the gear you need to venture onto a frozen lake. After a short…
Start your ranch adventure | 970-879-3858 LET IT SNOW. 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…
Start your ranch adventure | 970-879-3858 The best of both worlds. Hit the slopes! Downhill Skiing & 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 and all the activities, the…
Sleigh Rides and Hot Chocolate. Sleigh Bells Ring, 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. A sleigh ride in Colorado? What could be better? Maybe if there was also hot…
Start your ranch adventure | 970-879-3858 Childlike Fun. 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. Snow tubing was just something we did for fun with the kids, right? Well, the past several winters has changed…
Start your ranch adventure | 970-879-3858 Go Romping Around. 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…
