With all of us settled into the off-season, and catching up with our lives, I’m finding out a bit more about what some of our key players are doing when they aren’t at the ranch. And, it’s kind of fun to see the different ways some of these folks are plugged into the Clark and…
You know that saying all dressed up and no where to go? Well, we’re kind of living that right now in the context of all ready to ski, but no snow to ski on yet. See, this past spring we sold off our backcountry ski and boot inventory in preparation for switching over to a…
There is one thing we can always count on at the ranch and that is we have the most amazing people come through our doors who call the ranch home for a period of time in their life. But, along with that guarantee is the guarantee that at some point many of these folks move…
There’s a chill in the air, and a hearty soup is just the ticket on a cold day…..especially if you can eat it while sitting in front of a roaring fire with great friends! Corn Chowder (makes 2 gallons) Ingredients: 4 ounces unsalted butter 1 ½ pound of bacon diced 2 large yellow onions, diced…
Packing for your Vista Verde vacation can be a challenge, especially given the airlines weight restrictions on bags. We try to help by having an in-depth packing list, and are more than happy to dole out advice over the phone or email. But there is no way to get around the fact that there are…
The aspens are bursting with color, and we’re all trying to freeze time so we can enjoy this amazing moment a bit longer. It’s such a fleeting time of year–autumn in Colorado. The air is crisp, the skies perfectly blue in contrast to the big, puffy, white clouds….and then there are the aspens, the auburn ferns,…
A new name for the ranch has recently been put out there–The Love Factory. Once again, Vista Verde has turned out another round of engagements. Of course, it may have something to do with the age of our staff and the fact that we hire individuals who share a love of adventure, the outdoors, and…
Just in time for the weather to start cooling down and the leaves to start turning golden, this recipe will set you up for a perfect autumn dinner! Braised Short Ribs Fettucine with Parsnips, Arugula and Parmesan Red Wine Marinade 2 carrots 1 leek 1 yellow onion 1 small celery root 1 tablespoon salt 1…
Much like our guests, all of us enjoy the around surrounding the ranch in different ways. Here are a few of our favorite destinations and how we like to enjoy them: Beka- Running the Zirkel Circle before coming into work at noon. Devyn- Taking a horse on the “Long Steak Ride” trail. Ben- Riding on…
If you look at our staff bios, you’ll start to notice a pattern. There seem to be an unusual number of siblings and relatives working at the ranch this summer. Bubba pointed this out to me the other day, and he is indeed correct! Maybe it’s because the people who love working at the ranch…