A spectacular way to enjoy the lush beauty of the Rocky Mountains is on horseback. Whether you are an experienced horseman or have never set your foot in a stirrup, area stables and ranches can saddle up nearly all ages with a mount that matches the rider's ability.

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Avalanche Outfitters (Aspen, Snowmass and Glenwood Springs)
17843 Highway 133
Redstone, CO 81623
Randy or Bo at (970) 963-1144 or (229)221-4590
www.redstonestables.com
We have trail rides from January through Oct. in the most pristine Colorado rocky mountain settings We offer several trail ride options. From two hour cattle drives to all day excursions with a meal in the wilderness. Beginners' rides are an easy stroll through the mountains, while half and full day rides include trotting and cantering. All rides are done on experienced, sure footed mountain horses. Come join us for Your Western Adventure of a Lifetime

Beaver Meadows Resort and Stables (Estes Park, Fort Collins)
100 Marmot Drive
Red Feather Lakes CO 80545
(970)231-1955
www.beavermeadowsstables.com
Scenic trail rides into the beautiful Roosevelt National Forest. 25 miles of trail starting at 8500ft and up. Overnight rides and dinner rides!
Winter sleigh rides and horse back rides in the snow. Full service Resort Ranch with restaurant, lodge, fishing, tubing hill with lift, cross country skiing and more!

Big Horse Ranch (South Park, Summit County)
719.836.2700
www.abighorseranch.com
A Big Horse Ranch offers horseback riding for all abilities and ages. Guided or unguided rides , with a big selection of horses to match your riding abilities. All the rides are private, and for those who do not know how to ride, we offer full lessons, and teach you everything you need to know about your horse.

Cottonwood Stables(Royal Gorge Area, Salida)
Royal Gorge County - 877.487.2494 - 719.942.4125 Stables: 719.942.4104
Ride alongside the mighty Sangre de Cristo mountains, see wildlife, & return to base camp for campfire, horse shoes, & real "Cowboy Cooking".

Cowpoke Corner Corral
Estes Park, CO - 970.586.5890

Jackson Stables
Estes Park, CO - 970.586.3341 ext. 1140
Open to the Public at YMCA of the Rockies Livery.

National Park Gateway Stables
Estes Park, CO - 970.586.5269
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AVA's Colorado Rafting & Adventure(Summit County, Leadville,
Buena Vista)
Arkansas Valley Adventures
877-RAFTING - 970-423-7031
www.coloradorafting.net
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A true western experience awaits! Choose from trips in two beautiful areas. Rides in the Arkansas River Valley are bordered by the highest peaks in Colorado, while trips from Summit County take you onto Peak 9 of Breckenridge Ski Resort. AVA also offers whitewater rafting on 5 rivers, zipline tours, rock climbing, fly fishing, cabins and camping. All trips are convenient to central Colorado resorts, Denver and C. Springs. TRIP DISCOUNTS and packages available every day on our website.

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Winding River Resort (Grand Lake)
Grand Lake
970-627-3215
http://windingriverrsort.com/horses
Trail Rides - The scenic trails of Rocky Mountain National Park filled with mountain flowers, scampering wildlife and gentle flowing streams await you. Rides are scheduled eight times daily.
Hay Rides - Bring the whole family for a ride to remember on the musical wagon into the Outback. Visit the Sasparilla Saloon for a real taste of the Ol' West.
Pony Rides - Pleasing youngsters is our claim to fame. We love to pose for pictures. We're available anytime during the barn hours.

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The Rocky Mountains are home to countless miles of trails that offer stunning views of the majestic mountains, dense forests, open meadows, mountain streams and lakes. Your chances are excellent of encountering mule deer, bighorn sheep, elk, coyotes, porcupines and other animals as you ride through their natural habitats.

All stables and ranches offer a wide array of options for trail rides of varying length and skill levels. A family favorite is the open-drawn hayrides; some include a campfire and marshmallow roast.

For the more adventurous rider you will find cattle drives, breakfast or steak fry rides, moonlight rides, and overnight pack trips! An excellent choice for families with pre-school age children is the pony rides.

Dude & Guest Ranches

Dude & Guest Ranches are more than just a place to get away from it all... You will have the opportunity to experience a side of Colorado that most people don't ever have the chance to experience... It's the 'west' in the Old West! A life close to the land and the animals ~ it will be a vacation where memories are made and family bonds are strengthened. You'll take home thrilling stories to tell your grandchildren and friends.

Dude & guest ranches offer many different opportunities for you to enjoy their amenities and lifestyle. You'll find everything from working cattle ranches to extremely luxurious ranch resorts ready to cater to your every whim, and everything in between.

This is a wonderful trip to plan for couples or with the entire family... it will allow you to spend time together, to catch up on each other's lives while at the same time creating new memories that won't long be forgotten.

Being out in the fresh Colorado air is exhilarating in itself, but now add in a cattle drive or gathering, a peaceful hike through the spectacular western scenery, a little fly fishing in a nearby stream or lake, and don't forget horseback riding, swimming, cookouts, children's programs, rafting, mountain biking, spas, overnight pack trips and whew, that's just the beginning.

You can create a week tailored to you and your family. Each ranch is completely different with something special to offer... very unique accommodations, hearty family-style meals, acitvities, relaxing evenings and even learning programs. Without a doubt, your Colorado dude ranch vacation is sure to be an adventure!

A great place to begin to learn about ranches is the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association's website: www.coloradoranch.com... so get started! We look forward to seeing you here in Colorado! Yeehaw!