A BEAUTIFUL trail ride and legit Montana experience. This was not a trail ride for the faint of…read moreheart. We did some beautiful trails that were steep, through the river and the horses were amazing. Our guide Allie was super knowledgeable and kind and took great care of us. Ham and voodoo were great horses that had a lot of fun. We even saw a large female elk on the trail. Epic Montana ride.

The horses were so nice, and very well trained. Trail was gorgeous. Guides were very nice and was…read morevery easy to book. Would definitely come back!

I grew up in Montana and spent a lot of time around Bozeman and Big Sky, but first time visiting…read morethe historic 1930s and beautifully restored Lone Mountain Ranch. Checked out the Lytle bar (named after the family who homesteaded here), the gift shop with great Western wear; my friend got a cool white denim fringed jacket. The grounds are beautiful; walked up to their award winning restaurant , Horn and Cantle, and the very cool Saloon with live music. Decor was classy western. We enjoyed a handcrafted huckleberry cocktail a couple huckleberry lemonade mocktails and glass of wine, a mushroom appetizer, then our friends stayed for dinner. Saw a baby brown bear right outside; thankfully, did not see the mother! Totally recommend a visit here, and would love to stay here sometime!

we just went as a family of 5 to the rodeo, terrible experience. The tickets were oversold for the…read morevenue capacity, not even enough seats for half the crowd. we had to wait 30min for the over crowded shuttle bus to take us from the parking lot up the hill to the rodeo. The crowd was rude and drunk. It felt like an overpriced cash grab to rip off tourists, don't go as a family.

We got to experience snowmobiling with our guide Cam. From start to finish everything went smooth…read moreand was an absolute blast. Cam was patient and very knowledgeable about the area and trails. He went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Highly recommend Canyon Adventures if you want to explore the mountains and snow!

My daughter and I were a part of the first run of the winter season 2025. Our guide was Joe and in…read moretraining was Tony. they were exceptional and highly skilled. They were both not only professional and skilled, but great people to talk to. Our training before leaving was great. Top notch! We had a fantastic experience and we were both rookies. Joe and Tony guided us and helped us learn along the journey. We loved every minute with them and the journey! They made every aspect of this trip enjoyable, friendly and wonderful! Friends forever! A lifetime experience! Massively recommend this journey to all! Fantastic!!!!!! When we go back to Big Sky, we will go again!

Buyer Beware- the owner Jess is not compassionate or flexible. We contacted her letting her know…read morewe were on our way (2 hour drive) and caught in a Bison Jam in Yellowstone, she cancelled our ride despite telling me she could turn our tickets around easily to another family but refused to assist us in any way. It was all a "that's your problem" attitude. Very poor customer service!!

Visited the ranch today, met the new owners and they're amazing. So much care and attention into…read moretheir horses. They do three trips a day and have over 90 horses. No horse goes out more than once a day. Absolutely recommend. *side note we did the last ride at 430 and we're able to watch the horse run out to pasture after, must see!!!

My two girlfriends and I had an AMAZING time on our horseback ride! Celia was so helpful and…read moreknowledgeable, but also so much fun to hang out with for the ride! It felt like she belonged with our group. The horses were magnificent and I loved getting to hear about their personalities and back stories. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone! Also, apparently they do overnight trips in Yellowstone which sounds epic.

Place was amazing! Booking process was easy and Tyler (our guide) took us on an amazing trail with…read moreunbelievable views. Highly recommend!

Our family of 5 (three kids, girls aged 9 and 7, and 5 yr old boy) just returned a few days ago…read morefrom a week in Yellowstone National Park followed by a week at Nine Quarter Circle Ranch. There are a lot of trips that are fun but don't quite live up to the highest expectations, but our time with the Kelsey family at NQCR was a rare thing in that it far exceeded our wildest expectations. By the end of the very first evening we had already been welcomed as warmly as though we were family, and our kids each had found a friend among the other kids on the ranch. By the second day the kids were all asking if we could please schedule again for next summer. Even though I had chosen NQCR for its famous kid wrangler program, we had no way of knowing just how much fun they would all have. Their days were filled with horseback riding, various crafts, playing on the playground and just exploring the gorgeous ranch with their new-found friends. The only problem we had all week was when we had to convince them it was time to wash and go to bed since the sky was light until almost 10 every evening. This left my wife and me free to take advantage of the twice daily rides (where we both significantly increased our horsemanship skills), the fly fishing and a few hikes to take in the amazing views. We really never rode the same trails twice, and I feel if we had stayed a second week we still wouldn't have seen all the stunning scenery surrounding the ranch. The menu was varied and we looked forward each day to the fresh and tasty food their chef cooked up. In fact, as beautiful as the ranch was, as awesome as the horses were and as comfortable as our cabin was, the real treasure here are the Kelseys and their staff. From the wranglers to the kitchen and serving staff, we enjoyed being with everyone there. It was great to see so many employees working with obvious joy and we will miss all of them almost more than everything else from our stay.

Wonderful family vacation. Lots of riding. Beautiful scenery. Great food. Family run ranch.read more

It's tradition for my husband and I to horseback ride wherever we travel to. So when my husband…read morefound Horsetrack Outfitters it was a no brainer. We opted for the full day (6 hour) private ride. Experiencing Yellowstone National Park on horseback was EPIC! If you're the adventurous type and are not afraid of heights, I suggest you advise them. The sights you see when you leave your fears behind are absolutely breathtaking. The beauty of the park was awe-inspiring, the fresh air was much needed and getting relatively close to wild life in their environment was spectacular. Our guide's name was Mike and he was awesome! We learned so much. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. We can't wait to come back and visit again. Side Note: I do suggest you find a bathroom before meeting your guide. You're riding straight into the park where only nature exits. If you think you'll need to answer natures call, take paper and a ziplock bag. Take at least one layer of clothing (even on a hot day) and use sunscreen. Stay hydrated and ENJOY!

We did this trip with 6 family members on a four hour horse ride. Mike was our guide and it was…read moreincredible. I can't say enough how this trip exceeded our expectations. Mike was wonderful and met each of us at our comfort level. Highly recommend!

We loved this experience so much! We did the three hour ride and it was fantastic…read more The area is beautiful. We rode through pine forests and an aspen grove and open meadows. There was a ridge with an amazing view. We saw a small heard of elk running through the woods. We saw an eagle and an osprey. There were a couple of steep climbs (always fun on a horse). We got up to a trot a couple of times. Our legs were a bit stiff after the ride but not sore the next day. It was perfect! The horses are wonderful, each with their own personalities. They had just the right amount of spirit. And they were very responsive to your lead. Josie was our trail boss (guide) and she was absolutely amazing. She explained everything thoroughly. She made everything fun. She took amazing care of us. She knows that property like the back of her hand. And she's as amazing with horses as she is with people. My friend and his family have ridden here nine times already and I'm so glad they recommended it. It's a lifelong memory.

I reserved a 945am to 1145am horseback riding session + the $15 add on & we had a great time! We…read moredidn't use the add on but they offer activities at the pond (swimming + kayaking & shooting if I remember right). Hayden was our guide & he was really friendly & knowledgeable about the area & horses. Our group was small too which made the experience more intimate (5 riders + our guide). Eagle Ridge Ranch is affordable, has beautiful trails, well behaved horses & attentive/accommodating staff. We went on a rainy morning & it cleared up in an hour, but the rain didn't bother us. Eagle Ridge is close to Yellowstone, Bozeman & the Tetons so there's plenty to do after an early morning ride. Thank you for the experience!!!

I found Yellowstone Roughriders on Yelp, but I also contacted a family friend about where to book a…read morehorse riding experience in Yellowstone and she also recommended Yellowstone Roughriders, so I was sold! Billie and Heather were very helpful and informative throughout the reservation making process. They have great communication and put our minds at ease. They wait to tell you which trail you'll be taking until about a week before your ride. I booked a half day private ride for my daughters and I. We met up at the trailhead with no problems and got to see and experience a part of Yellowstone most people don't get to see if they don't venture out. Jimmy was our guide and he was absolutely fantastic! He and I were chatting most of the time but he also was really engaged with my daughters as well. I rode Hoofy, my oldest rode Star, and my youngest rode Trigger. The horses were great! We enjoyed the trail, crossing through water a couple times, resting out by Grizzly Lake, and then heading back to where we started. We got to trot quite a bit too! I would be more than willing to work with Yellowstone Roughriders again. The experience was beyond compare! Thank you so much, Billie, Heather, Jimmy, and team!

My friends and I did the Evening Riverside Cookout and it was incredible! The horseback ride to the…read moredinner spot had great views and animal sightings (they also offer a wagon ride for people who do not want to horseback ride). The dinner itself was made onsite and was all locally sourced food and tasted better than anything we had eaten on our whole trip. The people that work there are so friendly and welcoming and made this a truly special experience for our last night. I would highly recommend doing the cookout and I'll be doing it again the next time I'm in Yellowstone!

Our family rented a condo in Big Sky, MT for 4 days of skiing (January 2025). We were so pleased…read morewith the property. It was very clean, great location, great decor and had everything that we needed. I will definitely use Ascend Properties again for our next trip to Big Sky.

My friends and I booked a home through Ascend months in advance of our trip to Montana this summer…read more We traveled over a 1/2 day to get to the rental to find cars parked outside and upon entering the home a bachelorette party still living in the rental that they trashed. We called management and they then disclosed that the owners friends decided to come to the home early and they couldn't kick them out due to the home already being rented. Management then said we had to find a new rental (this was literally upon arrival without telling us ahead of time). Like hell my friends and I were going to book another property through Ascend. We scrambled and found another home like I said previously "day of" that would accommodate us for our trip. Ascend ended up paying us back the money but they should have also paid for our new rental as it was appalling that we had to scramble to find new accommodations upon arriving at their trashed rental property that we were supposed to be staying in.