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By Steph Some of our guests coming to Vista Verde this winter are coming for their first ever winter vacation in the snow.  Although we send out a packing list, it can be a little…

Yesterday we had our inaugural snowbike trip.  It was the Aussies who decided to give it a whirl with Steve and Brandon.  After getting all geared up, they toured around the ranch, then down to…

By Steph The winter vacation season officially begins on Saturday, and we are coming down to the wire on our orientation.  The staff have learned the ropes, gotten to know each other, and the snow…

By Steph Orientation week officially kicked off yesterday as we begin our countdown to opening day for our winter season.  As our first guests are getting their bags packed for their winter vacation in Colorado,…

By Steph Some folks call our fabulous housekeepers “fairies” as they flit in and out without anyone knowing, cleaning up messes and tidying up our guests homes.  But, we have another set of magical creatures…

By Steph This past week has been one of comings and goings.  The numbers at the ranch keep dwindling, as we get closer to Thanksgiving.  Alaya and Cholly have headed East to visit family, Reid…

by Alaya Have you ever heard of “farming” ice? I hadn’t either until reading a recent article in the local paper but growing icicles is a part of the process that Brent Christiansen and his…

By Steph We all get pretty spoiled throughout the year, having a kitchen full of Chefs who prepare us hot meals several times a day. Yes, we do all work hard, but the perks are…

By Steph Vista Verde Ranch and Christy Sports are working together to make your winter vacation planning a bit easier.  Christy Sports at Gondola Square has been selected for an exclusive partnership for our ranch…

by Alaya The first real snow of the season is always exciting. Overnight, as if by magic, the world outside the window is radically transformed into a magical playground. No wonder winter has been deemed…