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By Steph I don’t think it’s bragging too much to say we have amazing people come through the gates of Vista Verde to work at the ranch. It’s just true. Each season brings fresh new faces alongside the veterans of Vista Verde. It’s always so much fun to watch our staff grow and develop in…
DetailsNothing says summertime like S’mores. This summer we have been enjoying a new creation by our chefs that takes the traditional s’mores concept and turns it into a cookie. So, if you don’t have access to an open campfire and long sticks, you can always try out this recipe. Enjoy! S’mores Cookies (makes 2 dozen…
DetailsBy Steph Being a part of the front office team at a dude ranch makes for some great stories. We love to help people, and we get regular opportunities to serve our guests face to face, on the phone and via email. But, while most of these interactions are not news worthy, I have started…
DetailsBy Steph This summer is a unique one for me. For the first time, my children are joining the kid’s program at Vista Verde. In the past, they may have tagged along with a babysitter overseeing them. But this year, they are jumping in with their little cowgirl boots and jeans. The past two weeks…
DetailsBy Steph It must be award season in the dude ranch world. In the past few days we have received notice of 2 awards we have won, and I just got a notice about voting opening for another award. Get out the high heels, the bling and the ballgowns. Well, or at least maybe I…
DetailsBy Steph Out of curiosity (that’s the marketing geek in me coming out) I did a search this morning for “Colorado all-inclusive resorts”. I was pretty surprised at what I found, and in some ways more surprised by what I didn’t find. Top of the list were a bunch of paid ads. Some of them…
DetailsBy Brandon Greetings friends! It’s June and we’re now a few weeks into our anticipated summer guest season! While we still wait for the rivers to shape up a bit from spring runoff, the fishing couldn’t be much better on some of our nearby lakes and smaller creeks. Hahn’s Peak Lake, Pearl Lake, and Steamboat…
DetailsBy Steph The ranch is now open for business! Opening day was Sunday, June 2, and we were all excited to welcome our first group of guests as they came up the drive and into the Lodge. We have a full house, lots of kids, and everyone has jumped into their dude ranch adventure with…
DetailsBy Steph Nature has a funny way of taking care of itself. Last summer was such a dry summer, that all we did was worry about water and fires. Luckily, the latter did not become a reality for us here in the Steamboat Springs area. We have been so happy to have more moisture this…
DetailsBy Brandon Howdy folks! Let me start off by telling you what I’d like to be blogging about right now… Steady and clear flows on the Elk River, wild and fat trout rising recklessly to whatever dry fly I gently lay across the water’s placid surface, and a right elbow and shoulder sore from battling…
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