Just as we were settling into the summer season, a plume of smoke popped up on a Friday afternoon. Oh boy, we knew it was probably not an if but a when, and here we were looking at it. Over the course of the following weeks, the little plume turned into a 7,000+ acre wildfire…
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…
As Katie works to get the staff bios updated and the new staff photos loaded, here is a quick snapshot at who is going to work at the ranch this summer: Front Office: Devyn has Shannon and Katie returning to help her run the show, while Marshall steps in to learn the ropes from these…
It is with great excitement that we announce the 2021 recipient of the Elk River Kipper Scholarship. In its second year, we were reminded how difficult it is to select just one winner for this scholarship. The applicants were all wonderful staff members, present and some past, who are setting their sights on pursuing the…
The hammering outside the Lodge is hard to miss right now, but each day Nate and his crew get closer to having our new fitness room finished. The new setup will be far more convenient for our guests to access and will offer more space to spread out. The best part is, it is right…
One of the things I’ve always admired about the mindset of the leadership of Vista Verde Ranch is the consistent push towards “betterness.” You can’t find this term in the dictionary, but it comes from former ranch owner John Munn, and we continue to use it as a guiding principle today. The key is to…
If you’ve got a case of Spring fever, this recipe might be just right for you. As the snow melts and the days get longer, we’re itching for dinner on the patio and, here’s a novel idea, visiting with friends over a great meal! Although it’s always better to have Chef Jonathon make this for…
ERKS Back in 2019 we established the Elk River Kipper Scholarship Fund (ERKS) to honor Charlie’s 20th anniversary at the ranch and add to his legacy of helping our staff grow and develop at the ranch and into their lives when they leave the ranch. A bright spot in the blur of 2020 was awarding…
While our guests are snuggled up for a long winter’s dream, the ranch hand crew are bustling around like little elves on snowy mornings. Here is a quick behind-the-scenes look at all that gets done on a snowy morning. The snow removal begins around 4:00 am, with the potential for six operators running our fleet…
Ranch living reminds us that life goes on, even in the wildest times. Love: Miller and Autumn tie the knot this weekend, and we are so excited to continue their celebration into the winter when they return from their honeymoon! Although they are not a true V-Harmony couple, they almost qualify given how they met…