This high country escape is situated on 1,000 private acres set at an altitude of 8,200 feet between Vail and Steamboat Springs. The ranch is open from 30 May 2010 - 19 Sep 2010, the ranch week starts and ends on a Sunday. The riding programme is unlimited and caters to novices and experts (they allow loping), with all day rides and shorter rides through the extensive trail system in the Routt National Forest.
There is also the chance to join the cowboys as they move the herd of Texas Longhorns through the Colorado High Country. This full day out takes in roping practice, instruction and often includes branding.
Adult only weeks are available on the following dates, where shorter stays are possible: 24 May - 13 June, 29 August - 19 September 2010.
Kids are catered for by counselors, who provide special activities for kids all ages including riding, hiking, fishing, crafts and nature walks. Baby sitting is available. There are no televisions or videos available on the ranch.
Black Mountain Ranch Facilities
The Ranch Saloon is a fully liscensed and is a great place to unwind after a ride. Meals vary from cookouts in the wilderness to gourmet cuisine in the lodge including a choice of entrees at dinner along with complimentary wine at the dinner table
Massages
Heated pool
Hot tubs
Fishing (2 ponds closeby aswell as lakes and streams accessible by horseback)
Trap shooting
Archery
Petting zoo
Tee Pee Village
Evening entertainment in the saloon
Trips into Vail or Steamboat Springs for shopping
Trips into Vail or Steamboat Springs for golf
Gymkhana rodeo for all the guests, with fun and games
Overnight pack trips are offered, weather permitting, which include extensive riding and camping in style
White water rafting. Trips can vary between a leisurely float trip or a more exciting class 3 or 4 trip, in late summer even class 5 trips are available!
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Black Mountain Ranch Room Description
The ranch offers a variety of accommodation from private cabins sleeping 2 people to lodges that can sleep upto 6 people, all offer wonderful views.
Holiday Prices at Black Mountain Ranch, Colorado Ranches
Save up to £270pp Stay 7 pay 6 : 20 Jun - 04 Jul and 22 Aug - 19 Sep
7 nights from £1999 per Adult
Board: Full Board basis
Prices are per person based on two people sharing and include:
Return international flights
Accommodation in a twin/double room for 7 nights
All gratuities are prepaid by Ranch America
All state service taxes are prepaid by Ranch America
Unlimited horseback riding, an overnight pack trip, a longhorn cattle drive, whitewater rafting, fly and spin fishing, rifle and trap shooting, archery and a trip to a local rodeo
Full board and soft drinks
Most ranch activities
Return ranch transfers from Denver (3hrs) or Eagle Airport (1hr 15mins). Pick up and drop off at 12 noon.
UK departure tax
Please contact our experienced ranch holiday specialists to find out prices for other room types and durations, upgraded flights, multi-centre options including stopover city breaks, car hire, tours, excursions, our range of travel extras such as airport lounges and any other special requests that you may require.