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By Steph Each season our guides go through an in-depth guide training to prepare for the season. This training has been developed over the past 10 or so years to cover all aspects of taking guests out into the back country safely. From understanding the dangers of the terrain to proper trip preparation, first aid…
DetailsBy Steph A while back I asked the question “Where are you now?” to our Vista Verde Ranch Alumni. It was wonderful to hear back from so many former staff. We’ve lost touch with a lot of folks, but are trying to get a group together to keep in touch better in the future. So,…
Details“Rye-sotto” with Glazed Root Vegetables Ingredients (for the “rye-sotto”): 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced 4 cloves garlic minced 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups rye berries 2 quarts vegetable stock Salt and pepper to taste 3 ounces chevre Procedure: This “rye-sotto” is obviously a play…
DetailsBy Malori Before I came to work at Vista Verde, I cringed at the mere thought of winter. The most common response I receive when I say that is, “Um, aren’t you from Colorado?” Yes. I am a Colorado native and I hate winter. Well, used to hate winter. Thanks to VVR, I may actually…
DetailsBy Steph On Saturday, January 11 we will be welcoming into the ranch our local friends from the Steamboat Springs area for a day of fun at the ranch. We’re hoping to get a good crowd to come out and play our trails, indulge in some great food and enjoy the ranch for the day.…
DetailsYep, kale is all the rage right now. It’s one of the most talked about super foods, and everywhere you turn someone is trying to make it appeal to the masses one way or another. Although kale does not do it for everyone, this salad has a really good shot at turning even the…
DetailsBy Malori I may be boasting a little, but I work with some pretty incredible people at Vista Verde. This season particularly, the staff stands out in reference to their first aid and emergency response qualifications. During winter orientation, we created a list for everyone to add their first aid training and certifications – that…
DetailsBy Steph The holiday whirlwind is coming to an end, and we are starting to peek into the New Year with anticipation of all that is ahead of us in 2014. We kick off the year with the transition to adult-only times at the ranch. Starting January 4 and continuing until just after Valentine’s Day,…
DetailsBy Steph One of the best gifts of ranching in the Steamboat Springs area is the abundant and rich grass that fills our valley floors each summer. Because of this amazing feature of the area, most ranchers do not need to feed their cattle or horses during the summer as they get more than enough…
DetailsBy Steph The Christmas carols are playing, the servers and housekeepers are transforming the Great room for the holidays, the sleigh has been taken for a test ride, and Elizabeth has finished her amazing gingerbread village. The new staff are busy learning the ins and outs of their jobs while the returning staff are tidying…
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