Fantasy Ranch was highly recommended by the locals in Crested Butte when I asked around about…read morehorseback riding. I called two days ahead and they had a ride available for me. Everyone at the ranch was very nice. Sage was a wonderful guide. she pointed out landmarks, shared information about the horses and the area. I enjoyed the ride and scenery so much I went with the second group of the day as well. Sidney was the guide for my second ride. We took a different trail and saw more beautiful CO scenery. The horses are well cared for at this ranch. That's important to me. The guides all worked well together to make everyone comfortable and happy. Chuck runs a smooth operation there. It was a fantastic experience. Thanks to all at Fantasy Ranch.

This is the best Ranch on the mountain in the area. My family try's to go at least once a year…read more They are the best. Take your family and friends! The horses are all pretty experienced and it's an easy ride. I haven't taken a few friends who have never ridden before and they had the time of their lives. The views are incredible and so is the staff (including the horses). My family coming from Oklahoma is pretty experienced in riding but there is nothing like riding up a trail in the mountains! Highly recommended

So your plans to hike the West Maroon pass from Crested Butte to Aspen are dashed because of…read moremassive snow? No worries take this amazing hike up to Blue Lake. Roughly 10 miles total (back and forth) and about 2100 feet of ascent. You will be treated to wildflowers, stunning mountain views, amazing waterfalls, beautiful streams. The last bit of road is a tad tough but not too bad. https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7005030/oh-be-joyful-835

Google is mistaken, this outfitting company is DEFINITELY open for business! I took my family…read morehorseback riding this week and Tracy, the owner and our guide couldn't have given us a more perfect, authentic Colorado experience. He was very personable, the horses were so sweet and well behaved and we had the best time. Highly highly recommend!!

Best experience ever!!! Nic and Susan were so wonderful. They treat the horses like family and it's…read morereally nice to see. Susan's hunting dog Shadow came along for the ride and was the sweetest dog and my new best friend. We even received a kiss from Nic's horse Pale Girl. The views were magical and Nic's knowledge was unmatched. Gail at the call center was also lovely and so helpful. We can't wait to come back!

This was the best experience for a girls trip!! Our guides Sam and Grayson were so helpful,…read moreeducational and funny!! This excursion is for any skill level. There's a nice halfway point for beautiful scenic views and they served hot drinks - hot chocolate, hot apple cider and tea. There is a restroom at the lodge and at the halfway point. Highly recommend for a group trip! The full activity was about 2-2.5 hours.

Did the snowmobiling tour at T-Lazy-7 Ranch for my birthday and it was a blast. Huge shoutout to…read moreour guides, Sadrian and Ford -- they were great and made the whole experience a great time. Incredible scenery. Hot chocolate and lunch stops during the ride. Highly recommend.

5+... Last week we book 1 hour ride, we had some friends first time riders with us, the guides…read moremake them feel very comfortable, they were friendly all the time, they even took us a group picture. The horses were amazing, such of beautiful and well trained, the view was AMAZING you feel like you are in an adventure no just in a ride, if we came back some day totally we'll book again here... TOTALLY RECOMMEND

My 11 year old son and I booked a 2 hour private back country horseback riding trip. It was great…read more The scenery was awesome, our guide was interesting and friendly and knew horses. The horses were calm and capable. This was LEGIT backcountry riding. It was JUST US.... the trails were gnarly and the horses had to go over fallen timber, we ducked under branches etc. The scenery was PURE COLORADO Aspens and spruce/pines. Even though it was challenging, I felt like my son was in capable hands from the moment they fitted him to his saddle until we went down a series of steep switchbacks and Michael (our guide) told him that it was OK if he wanted his horse led down the slope... I highly recommend these guys for back country touring.

SCENIC RIDE ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY September 2024…read moreYou don't want to miss experiencing the Collegiate Peaks on horseback! We are repeat customers and this year took a 3/4 day trip to Brown's Falls surrounded by golden aspen. Our Wrangler, KC, is amiable, a great story teller and terrific at managing horses and riders. My family has done a couple of full day rides with KC, and he'll do his best to get you an eyeful of scenery, rain or shine! I think our ride would be a great match for anyone, couples, singles, and families. Mt. Princeton Stables offers a BIG experience and it sure is a lot easier riding a horse up a mountain than going on foot carrying a 60 lb pack!

We had a great time on our 2 hour trail ride with our 2 kids ages 8 and 11. The guides were great…read moreat picking the right horse for each person based on their experience with horses (our group ranged from never ridden to very experienced). It was a beautiful ride in the fall with the orange Aspen leaves changing all around. The walk through the creek (twice) was a nice touch. The weather was perfect. As an experienced horse person, I found the ride to be enjoyable and those who had never ridden loved it too! I highly recommend it!

Awesome two hour ride!! Horses were great. We had a dinner cooked by Brian at the end of the ride,…read moreit was awesome as well!! Amazing experience

Snowmobiling is a must here! Took the family here and we had an amazing time with the most…read moreincredible views I've ever seen and our tour guides (Caleb and Taylor) completely made the experience come alive with stops along the way to share historical facts about the town and explain the sights. I would highly recommend requesting them as your guides, if possible! So worth the money!! P.s. the hot chocolate at the top of the trail is a nice perk too!

If you are looking for a truly unique trail riding experience, you should absolutely visit Platte…read moreRanch!! As an experienced rider, I was looking for a trail ride that would not be the stereotypical nose-to-tail walking trail ride that is so commonly offered, and this trail ride did not disappoint! We were able to ride in a pack, side-by-side each other. We rode from the ranch, out through a pasture, and up a hillside to the top of the butte. On the butte, they let us experienced riders do more than walk on our horses. Amy, Josh, and Josh were so warm and welcoming and shared some history about the area. Fantastic tour guides, and amazing humans. My friend and I were visiting Colorado for about a week, and Amy gave us some recommendations of additional things to do/see while we were in the area, as well. Next time I make it back to Colorado, I would absolutely go back and visit Platte Ranch again. Cannot recommend this place enough for those looking for a truly awesome riding experience in the mountains!!

I cannot say enough good things about this amazing place. I have been riding most of my life and…read moreusually do not get excited about your typical nose-to-tail trail ride. But I still enjoy horses and being out in nature so much that I try to go when we are on vacation just for fun. This place is anything but a nose-to-tail trail ride. The horses were all fantastic, the wranglers were very friendly, very informative, and amazing at their job, and the scenery was breathtaking. I would almost go back to Colorado for another vacation just to go riding here again. I cannot recommend it enough!!! Not only was the ride amazing, and the scenery too, but our trail guides were the very best. They engaged with each one individually, tried to learn a little about each of us and made sure everyone was having a good time, that we were all comfortable, and they let us know several times to just ask if there was anything we needed. It was fabulous!

What a great time! Eli was an excellent guide! Absolutely recommend them to anyone visiting Ouray!read more

I loved everything thing about this experience. My guide Brynn was amazing! She such a sweet soul…read more My horse was Tails, he was a well mannered fellow. I lucked up and was the only one on my ride, so my guide and I tried some awesome trails. I rode for two hours and it went by so fast. My check in process was super easy and efficient. I highly recommend this adventure!!!

We had an excellent private tour around the Roaring Fork Valley, guided by Matt who was super…read morefriendly and shared a lot of the history around the area. The horses are so happy and well taken care of and the scenery just stunning. The whole operation was top notch, and this is definitely a highlight of our Aspen trip. Highly recommend!

Don't hesitate. My daughter and I did the private two hour ride with Tadpole and it was truly epic…read more The perfect amount of time for a city slicker in the saddle. The ride and views are truly inspiring. The process was easy and mellow. Trail and horses super approachable, even for beginners. Tadpole gave a great history of the Roaring Fork Valley and the ride was well above what we expected. You will not regret.