Impressive Operation! Friendly & helpful Staff/Wranglers! Their horses are in good shape and very…read morewell taken care of! Went on the Cattle Drive -- I'm a lifelong rider, and this was the real deal! Fun! Cowboy Zen! Yee Haw! I highly recommend the RUSTY SPURR RANCH!

Unique trail rides, stellar customer service, spectacular views, attentive instruction, excellent…read moreranch, and brilliant guides.

What a terrific experience to share with my family. Our guide Isaiah was knowledgeable, courteous,…read moreprofessional, and a total blast. Super relaxing with some medium rapids to rev up the adrenaline. We paused so those brave enough could take a plunge into the Colorado river from up super high. What a rush! Family friendly. My 5 year old nephew really enjoyed himself. Thank you AVA!

This rafting trip was well worth the money and the memories. The guides are great and lots of fun…read more They are also very knowledgeable about the river, the area and you can tell they love what they do. The booking process was easy and the front desk was very accommodating to our party of five. Originally our trip was canceled due to low water levels but they quickly gave us an alternative rafting solution and we just ended up going to a different river. THANKS! It was fun and I highly recommend! Eric was our guide and he was fantastic!

My husband and I honeymooned in Colorado and went horseback riding with High Country Trails…read more Instructor was great and made it fun and relaxing

We had an amazing experience with High Country Trails. Our guide was so helpful & gave us great…read moretips on each specific horse. E.g. one specifically liked playing in water, one really liked the cow's molasses in buckets nearby, some had a little bit more sass than the others, etc. The little tidbits that she gave for each horse was a clear indication that the staff & owners cared for and loved these horses - this is enough for any animal lover to want to support this business. It also made it easier to connect with and understand our horses to make the experience more enjoyable. HCT was otherwise fairly priced & reasonably understanding if customers are running late. The trails were beautiful and unique. The dogs running along with us were entertaining. I couldn't have asked for a better time! Note: They have a little outhouse on the side, but unless you're ok with those, be sure to use the bathroom before!

My family and I can't praise Latigo Ranch enough! This family-run ranch simply can't do enough for…read moreits guests - I've never encountered a holiday where the hosts were so flexible and attuned to guest needs. Bear in mind if you are price-comparing with other ranches that this ranch quotes all-inclusive prices, including taxes and gratuities - you will not be asked to pay a cent more (except if you wish to buy alcohol or gifts - and there is a great wine selection!). The welfare and condition of the horses is excellent, and there are plenty of horses available for different ability and confidence levels. Wonderful trails all through the picturesque Rockies - in a full week of riding, we didn't get near to exploring all of the trails. There are plenty of fast trails for riders wanting to lope/canter. All of the staff (wranglers, maintenance, housekeeping, kitchen) are excellent - well-trained and a happy, cohesive team - and they are clearly cherished by the family because they come back as often as they can! The food is incredible, with lots of options for even the pickiest of kids. There are many optional activities for riders and non-riders, from rafting, shooting, swimming, climbing, hiking, yoga, etc. The week's activities are so well conceived that you never feel rushed, but there is always something to do, with plenty of variety so it's impossible to get bored. Time can be spent with the family as well as getting down time for parents. Simply a perfect destination! We are a family that loves to explore new places but we make an exception for Latigo - we can't wait to go back.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Latigo Ranch last week. So many reasons why it was…read moreincredible. I'll start with their customer service and responses. I emailed a few times and called and each time I had prompt responses with courteous service and that is big when planning logistics of a trip. The places is family owned and each person that works there shows care for the Ranch, their role there and pride in what they do. The whole family feel made it feel like we were family. We stayed in a "Cabin" which was cozy and lovely for 4 nights. It had a super comfy bed (love the sheets!), fridge and they even accommodated us with a microwave for our personal needs. The best touch was the wood burning stove and we lit fires 3 of the nights even in July which was such a nice touch. They provide everything you need for a fire. The meals were all included and were divine! From the salmon, to the grass fed steak (my fav!) to the unique desserts (chocolate lava cake anyone?) we ate like Kings! It's family style dining as far as you are sitting at tables with other ranch goers which made for lovely conversation. One breakfast was out remote from the kitchen/dining area and we ate on a cliff overlooking sunrise. Pretty special! The views are to die for. From every angle. We even did a 2 mile hike (round trip) to see a waterfall that was remarkable! Tons of wild flowers in every direction. While we did not ride horses, we did enjoy the grounds with sunrises and coffee, the pool over looking the horses and the hot tub! Humming birds whirl Around you all the time and you get tons of pics with chickens and ducks. One of our favorite nights was listening to an acoustic guitar with Cowgirl music played by Caitlyn in front of the lake at sunset!!! Don't hesitate to make this experience happen whether you have a family reunion, honeymoon, vacation or just something new. Lisa, Randy, Patty, Amanda, Spencer and all will help you have the time of your life!

Questions I had before the trip: Am I too old (70), Can I ride a horse (last 35 years ago), What…read moreif the weather is bad, what about the altitude. Lots of other questions. But now, in reflection these questions were unfounded. BMR is a GREAT experience and fantastic way to get close to the majestic outdoors of Colorado. Most of all a week of understanding and playing the role of a cowboy...priceless. The crew of wranglers takes care to make sure you have a great time, the entire kitchen/dining staff provides all the awesome food for the week, housekeeping is on the spot and above all the service levels provided to guests is 100% focused and quality. The entire camp got to know each other and EVERYBODY HAD A UNBELIEVABLE TIME. Bryce thanks to you Ryan and Amy for your hospitality and providing such a great team: Grace, Patrick, Kate, Ben, Matt, Brielle, Will, Maggie, Shelby and all others who I might have unintentionally missed...you were all great. Carla and I continue too to talk/rave about our experience at BMR and show all our pictures to our neighbors and now look to determining our next visit to BMR. Thanks for the wonderful experience, quality and true value. Please accept our wishes to contoured success. If you/anyone needs a reference for BMR..send the my way! With our best, Gary and Carla Parks...from Georgia

Looking for an extraordinary dude ranch experience? You might want to check out Black Mountain…read moreRanch in McCoy, CO. Family-owned and operated, with wonderful horses and staff and a variety of activities, BMR goes above and beyond. My friend and I visited again this past week, for the 3rd time over the last several years. And we will certainly return! The scenery is gorgeous and the guest cabins are beautiful, clean, well kept and rustic. The food is delicious--3 excellent meals served each day. They can accomodate various levels of riders and safety is first. The attention to detail and the kindness of the May family as well as their staff, clearly makes this a wonderful experience. We feel very fortunate to have found BMR! Robin L.

Beautiful trail ride overlooking the mountains and lake in Dillon. Our guides were knowledgeable,…read morefriendly and helpful. There were 8 of us on the hour and a half ride stopping about halfway to take pictures. I appreciate that they picked horses to match the riders and their different riding levels. For someone who does not ride often this ride was long enough to enjoy but not too long sitting in a saddle. Totally worth every penny.

We did the one hour trail ride today and had 4 kids and 4 adults. It was amazing!! The guides were…read moreawesome and met us at our level of some of us being experienced and some being incredibly novice and scared. The route was beautiful and we didn't even care we got rained on! Can't wait to go again and would definitely recommend!

My bridesmaids and I had the BEST time on our 1-hour ride with McCartney. It was the highlight of…read moreour trip to Steamboat. We had a range of beginners to more experienced riders, and it was a blast for everyone. The weather, ranch, and the horses were perfect, and McCartney was a wonderful guide. She was so reassuring with one of our nervous riders, told us stories about the horse's personalities, and gave us recommendations for her favorite spots in town. She truly made the experience. We were the only group at the ranch, which made for a very personal feel. The ranch provided beverages for us after the ride to top it all off. Our entire group agreed that we would come back and ride with Saddleback Ranch again in a heartbeat. I don't think there's a better use of your money or time while you're in Steamboat!

The horses were absolutely beautiful, our guide was fantastic, everyone who works there was as nice…read moreas could be, and the view was spectacular. I highly recommend this ride! Maddie Patrick is the best guide you could ever ask for!!!!

Took our deposit, called and texted multiple times the day before while we were on a white water…read moretrip, got a call from him as soon as we got back to the phone, wanted the other half of payment (which he said was supposed to be due upon arrival) , we sent the other half immediately (same as we did with the deposit 3 days prior) , got confirmation of the time/ place. Woke up early the next day, got to the spot 15 minutes early, sent a text, called... waited 40 minutes called again.. waited 5 minutes called again, spoke with neighbors around where we were supposed to Leave out from to no avail. Extremely disappointed. Been to Colorado multiple times on multiple rides with personal animals.. first time every paying for an outfitter and was sorely disappointed... do better Mr. Travis. Sharing in hopes he doesn't do it to someone else whos looked forward to something like this all week after driving 20 hours. Currently on the phone with bank getting debit card deactivated trying to recoupe some funds from it. Been to horse camps all over the south/west and never encountered this. May your pillow be warm on both sides Mr. Travis. With all my love, Joseph Russell.

Travis is a horse enthusiast who rescues all of his horses and rains them to take you on a…read morebeautiful adventure. Whether it is through the Colorado mountainside like us or the Texas hill country Travis is your man. He did two rides for us. First with my 7 yr old girl and wife. Then a second ride with 5 of us family members. He is engaging, interesting, knowledgeable about his surroundings, and willing to teach the art of horseback riding. Her prefers texts to book and will meet you to guide you to the trailheads. He did a couple 2 hour rides for us but I know he does 2/4/8 hr rides upon request. I give this review a 5 star but it was a 4 star experience. Only because the Troublesome Fire of 2020 burnt up a lot of Aspen trees along the train and it is slow to come back. Not on Travis just not as beautiful as other parts of CO.

Hey Yelpers! Sooooo, you're in Steamboat Springs, CO. for a spring/summer vacay and you wanna go…read morefor an all day horse back riding adventure. Look no further pardner...High Lonesome Outfitters is the place to go. First; Jason (the owner) is so down right down to earth and personable. He made sure everyone had a safe and wonderful time. Taylor was also sooooo friendly and awesome to ride with. They made the entire day memorable. We trekked all the way up to the mountain tops and got to enjoy the magnificent views. You can probably see straight across to Denver from up there. Jason even took photos of the group on the way up. This was an extremely memorable day. Thanks Jason for showing us a peek such enormity..And thanks Taylor for being awesome! Look them up folks. You won't regret it. Later my peeps...

This was an amazing experience start to finish! Our cowboy…read more(the owner) was so welcoming and friendly, he took us into his home to fill out our paperwork and even offered us use of the "facilities" prior to embarking on our 2 hour ride. He was very kind to our 12 year old son who had never been on a horseback ride (other than pony rides) and made us all so comfortable knowing we were in good hands. The ride up King Mountain was gorgeous, the views incredible. He even took the time to take our group photos for us. He made sure to give us lots of info on all the flora & fauna as we went as well as telling us all about the geological formations we saw! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this outfit for your horseback riding experience- we've all been raving about it since the minute we left!

I purchased a car in Nevada and decided to drive it back to Chicago. On the way back i decided to…read morestop at Steam Boat Springs Colorado!! I've been there in the winter so i was anxious to see this place during the summer. Such a beautiful place !! I decided to call Pack Country Outfitters to see if they would take us on a last minute Horseback Riding Tour. Jenny answered my call and said no problem even though it's last minute since it's only two of you we can do a two hour ride for $65 a person ! What an amazing deal!! This ranch is family owned and operated which is great i love those business because they take pride in everything they do. Jenny greeted us when we arrived ! She was very friendly and trained us on riding the horse so we would know exactly what to do along the ride. This ride was by far the best one I've ever been on. The scenery was breathtaking and unforgettable! Jenny was a great tour guide and she even showed us the cabins that they rent out as well! I'll definitely be coming back here with my family! Check out my photos haha! Thank you Jenny for the great hospitality and don't change a thing! They offer different types of activities as well! If anyone's in town i highly recommend checking this establishment out! Yeeehaaaaaaw lol

From the owner: Pack Country Outfitters is a family owned and operated business located in Yampa, CO. We partner…read morewith Fish and Cross Ranch, a 5,000 acre working cattle ranch with over 80,000 acres of leased US National Forest. We take pride in providing high quality, affordable recreational services for individuals or groups, for Elk Hunting, Deer Hunting, Family Retreats, Corporate retreats, Horseback Riding and Cattle Drives.