Luxury Dude Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Yep, 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…
DetailsFour Great Vacations for Winter Horseback Riding in the Snow December 6, 2013 It’s a dream for many… bounding through the snow on a horseback. While some ranches close during the winter, others are open for winter activities and guests can enjoy horseback riding through the snow. We’ve picked out four ranches in Montana and…
DetailsBy Brandon It’s late November now at Vista Verde Ranch. As I gaze through the window of the fly shop out across the open pasture snow is falling slowly…almost hypnotically. The occasional whinny of a horse stands out in stark contrast to the otherwise still and silent ranch-scape. While the winter-white scenery and tranquility never…
DetailsBy Steph This past weekend was a flurry of preparing for winter in my house. We’ve already pulled out the snow clothes long ago, as we’ve been getting snow off and on since October. This weekend was more of putting the final touches on so we’re ready to go when ski season begins at the…
DetailsBy Steph Often times when I tell people we are closed for the off-season, they ask me what I’m going to do with all my free time. Well, even though we’re not open for guests to come stay at the ranch, it doesn’t mean we’re not busy. In fact, for certain folks at the ranch…
DetailsPeak Season: 8 ski hot ski spots this winter Choose your own adventure at these snowy U.S. ski destinations By Jody Schmal | November 7, 2013 As ski season kicks into high gear this month, powder fanatics will be snapping on their skis and boards and checking their pack lists. Whether you’re looking for a first-time family vacation,…
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