A history of fencing in the West
For you history buffs, please enjoy this guest post by Andrew Swenson of Gallagher Fence. Fencing has come a long way over the years and has a fascinating history. Long gone are the days that…
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There’s always something happening at Vista Verde Ranch. Foals are born, new recipes are created, or the wranglers are playing tricks on each other. Come here to read the latest news!
Cross Country Ski, Fat Bike, and Mountain Bike Equipment Sale
In preparation for upgrading all our equipment, we are clearing out our current fleet of cross country ski equipment as well as our fat bikes. If you’ve been in the market for a back country…
Dude Ranch Life: The winter’s biggest hits
What would make the winter vacation experience at Vista Verde better? That is the question we ask ourselves every year at the end of the season as we reflect on the past season and make…
Dude Ranch Life- The spotlight is on Chef JT
Every once in a while, Chef John Thompson– also known as “JT”– steps out from behind the kitchen doors. Even though they rave about his culinary creations, many of our guests don’t get a chance…
Fitness for your ranch vacation
Devyn (a certified Pilates instructor among her other roles at the ranch) offers some tips for preparing for your ranch vacation. Whether you visit the ranch in the winter, summer, or fall–it is a very…
Dude Ranch Life- a little history
The other day I stumbled across some great historical photos that I had saved in a file. They were from Elvin Tufly, who sent them to me after he visited the ranch a few years…
Chef’s Corner: Cauliflower Pot Pie
While some of you already hear the birds singing and see the flowers blooming, we’re still cuddling up to fires in the fireplace and warm, cozy meals at night. Here is a great winter recipe,…
Dude Ranch Life- A romantic evening in a romantic destination
Love is in the air today. The kids are loving on their horses. The dogs just worship their people. And after tonight’s annual Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiac Dinner, there will be even more love in the…
Dude Ranch Life- the snow piles up
Somehow my blogging habit got buried in the snow this past month. It’s not hard as it has been snowing almost non-stop until this week. Although most of us love fresh snow and it makes…
Equitrekking- February 2016
Jocelyn from Equitrekking.com put together a round-up of “7 Guest Ranches that offer Top-Notch Skiing” with a nice list of ranches that are open during the winter months. If you are looking to combine a…
