Opens:December 15, 2010
Closes:March 20, 2011
(depends on snow)
Vista Verde Guest Ranch is a luxury guest ranch located just north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. In the wintertime, the ranch turns into a snowy playground for cross country skiing, back country touring, snowshoeing, horseback riding, sleigh rides and more. For track and skate skiers, we groom roughly 25k through open meadows up up hillsides for views of the Continental Divide. The back country tours are personalized to your ability and fitness level as well as desires for that day. Come inside to relax in our Great Room and join a wine tasting or cooking class with our Chefs. The heated indoor arena allows for in-depth riding instruction, or you can head out on the snowy trails on horseback or horse drawn sleigh. Vista Verde Guest Ranch offers all-inclusive packages so you can show up and relax as we take care of the details. Limited to about 40 guests, the ranch setting is intimate and personal with top notch service dished up in a relaxed and down to earth atmosphere. Come ski with us!
Diverse activities, personalized guided experiences, top notch facilities, food and service but down to earth Western Hospitality.
Must Do:
Back country ski tour up the South Fork Trail with Steve or Kelli King.
Terrain:
The ranch sits in the Elk River Valley so the groomed trails are relatively moderate, with some aggressive hills. Back country tours range from mild to aggressive- it's up to you.
Facilities & Amenities:
10 Luxurious cabins and 3 spacious Lodge rooms await our guests. Hot tubs on each cabin deck await you for star gazing at night. Use the outdoor pool to play in or just lounge. The large Lodge provides a hangout for guests and staff to relax and share stories together. The full size, heated indoor arena makes winter riding comfortable and allows for in-depth instruction.
Other Services
Transport to and from the Steamboat Ski Resort as well as the Steamboat/Hayden airport is complimentary.
Food Service:
The Chefs prepare 3 delightful meals daily and beer and wine are part of our all-inclusive rates.
Special Events:
Christmas and New Years, Winter Carnival weekend and a Horsemanship Clinic.
What's New:
Cabin remodels, upgraded ski equipment, Outdoor Pool, Indoor Arena, the Great Room, constant improvements to make the guest experience better!
Lessons & More
Our guides are available daily for lessons and instruction.
Daily Programs:
Track skiing, back country skiing, horseback riding, sleigh rides, sledding, weekly photography workshop, cooking class and wine tasting.