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.

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

I cannot recommend this place enough!! We had the BEST time! The best part is that the ride is not…read morea "nose to tail" ride, instead they teach you how to steer your horse and encourage you to spread out and find your own path! We did a 2 hour private ride with a group of 12 and it was amaaaazing! The aspen groves are beautiful and the view from the top is awesome! All of the beauty without the work of hiking to the top. We also bought the cowboy hats that they sold for $30 in their store, and it brought the photos to the next level! Our guides were so kind and knowledgeable!! The horses were sweet and so so we'll trained - those horses live the best life! If you are going to go horseback riding in Colorado, your research is done - this is the best place you can go.

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.

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!

Our family did the 2-hour snowmobile tour, and it was such an amazing and fun experience. The views…read morewere absolutely breathtaking. Our tour guide Joe, aka Minnesota, was very professional, accommodating, and great with the kids. If you're visiting Steamboat Springs, I would definitely recommend this activity. It was the highlight of our trip.

So much fun! Gwen our guide was fantastic and the views are spectacular! Bambi was a great horse…read more and Ashlynn Marie was a firecracker

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!

Excellent experience for first time and seasoned riders. The staff are incredibly kind and…read morefriendly. They work hard to make sure each person has a great experience. Lots of changes in elevation and views. Blessed to see a major herd of Elk with babies. Highly recommend this experience and then having lunch and ice cream at the Clark General store (on the way to and from the ranch).

We did a 10am ride for 2-hrs and it was lovely! Justin and Haley were great! It was the highlight…read moreof our Steamboat trip. Highly recommend!

Just got down in Colorado and it amazing , used to ride horse a lot when I was a kid so I wanted to…read moreget back in to and I came across 4 eagles stables , and it's the best decision I made choosing to ride there every weekend yes I said every weekend for 3 weeks , max the owner is so chill and cool to just talk to and Alison his wrangler she's great , very nice to talk to on the ride, LETTS GOO 4 EAGLES lol

4 Eagle Stables is located at 4 Eagle Ranch. The ranch offers lots of activities, from event…read moreplanning, glamping, ATV rides, and wine tasting. I can't comment on those as we didn't use them, but our horseback riding experience was amazing! My daughters and I really enjoyed our 1.5 hour trail ride with our guide Verna. My youngest is 7, and she was delighted to ride by herself on Gator. My oldest enjoyed riding Marley. Oliver was my horse, and he was great. Because it is less busy in late September, we got a private ride without paying extra...lucky us! Verna was very knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions about the horses, landscape, and wildlife in the area. She picked Gator for my 7 year old because he's slow and gentle, which was perfect for her first solo ride. It was such a peaceful time riding and we had such gorgeous weather, we will remember this forever. I highly recommend 4 Eagle Stables!

Great place to take a stroll with beautiful horses and well guided tours. We had a great tour guide…read morethat educated us on the local area and was good with my kids!

Granted, We were at the end of the season, but they should have stopped weeks before - I would not…read morerecommend. I felt so guilty even riding the sleigh with how miserable the horses were, but another person in our group had purchased all the tickets in advance as a treat for everyone The "trail" was complete mud and rocks and the horses were working so hard they had to stop and rest every few minutes - Thankfully, they allowed them to rest, but they should not have even been operating in those conditions! The ride was painfully rough. Absolutely not worth the $50 per person! Everything was dirty slush by mid-March, but the trail is more of a track, no wooded area, not really any views. The horses were absolutely miserable - dragging a loaded sleigh thru icey, muddy riches. They have a small paddock - I wouldn't even call it a pasture. And no shelter - Yes, these horses are content to stay outdoors 99.9% of the time, but they should have an optional covered area available at least.