October 31 Blog What a Year We Had Dude Ranch We are coming off our best year ever and wanted to say thank you to the staff, guests, family and friends that make this special place happen. As the snow is setting in for the winter we are reflecting on our season and how we can make your experience even better. Here are some of our favorite photos from the summer: Join us for next summer!
June 24 Blog What A Fantastic Guest Video Dude Ranch, colorado dude ranch vacation One of our past guests put up a fantastic video of their experience at our Colorado Dude Ranch! It really captures the experience of a week long vacation here and we just loved it! What an amazing family and great memories from time on the ranch. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LQeHGiTnDM
March 4 Blog Tips For Making Your First Horse Riding Experience Safe and Comfortable Dude Ranch, Horse Riding tips, tips, vacation tips Horse riding is loads of fun and excitement, but it can also be a little scary, especially if it is your first time on the back of a 1/2 ton animal. With a little education and insight, however, you should be ready to embark on your new adventure with the proper ratio of respect and excitement! Below are some basic horse riding tips to help you prepare for your vacation at Black Mountain Colorado Dude Ranch. Horses are extremely sensitive creatures who pick up on their rider's anxieties. ...
March 1 Blog How to Pick a Dude Ranch for a Vacation Dude Ranch, colorado, How to Pick a Dude Ranch for a Vacation, vacation Looking for a dude ranch (still wondering what is a dude ranch?) for this summer? Perfect, go to one! We would love to convince you to come to our slice of the West but if you are looking at going our advice will stay the same: go and enjoy one. If you’re looking for a fun, unique getaway, consider a vacation to Black Mountain Ranch. The hospitable staff, breathtaking scenery and fun activities make Black Mountain Ranch the perfect location for your next family vacation for a number ...
March 1 Blog Soapy Smith of the Wild West: Crime Boss, Con Man and Colonel of Colorado Dude Ranch, Soapy Smith, wild west A bit of history for you this week. There are famous outlaws, lawmen and ranchers in the history of the Wild West, men who made their names with a gun and a quick draw. Jefferson Smith is probably the only one who made his name with a packet of soap and a clever line. Originally from Georgia, Smith moved to Denver, Colorado in the 1870’s and made money with the ‘prize soap racket’, a con that earned him his nickname ‘Soapy Smith’. Smith would set up a display case in the street, show ...