My bridesmaids and I had the BEST time on our 1-hour ride with McCartney. It was the highlight of our 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! read more

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

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Our family did the 2-hour snowmobile tour, and it was such an amazing and fun experience. The views were 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. read more

Saddleback Ranch - Our tour guide, Joe, with the kids. - Tubing Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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

2hour ride with McCartney was full of information and beautiful scenery. Horses just followed the leader:) Would love to go again when in the area. Just 25 minutes from the ski area. read more

This was an awesome experience. It was my daughters first time, 6 years old and she crushed it! The views were amazing and the the horses were amazing. Thank you for a great experience. read more

Saddleback Ranch - Views for days - Tubing Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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Amazing experience, great for the family! Mccartney and Hank were great guides! Definitely recommend.

Booked the horse riding excursion and absolutely had an amazing time. So peaceful and our guides McCartney and Natalie were pretty awesome. They were personable and kept us safe the entire time. Clean facilities and healthy (and happy) horses. Will definitely be back. Thank you ladies! read more

This was our 3rd or 4th time coming but the first for the 3-hr ride with picnic. Emily was our guide and she was super friendly and fun! Mountain is as beautiful as the horses. Highly recommend this place. read more

This is a great location. McCartney was a great tour guide for the horseback ride. I would highly recommend the horseback ride. The staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

We had a great time riding and enjoying the scenery with Alicia and Hank! The staff were all pleasant and helpful! We had a great time!

I went on a horseback ride with the wrangler McCartney on the horse Hank this weekend and she was an amazing guide! She was very sweet, had a good personality, and was very talkative and informative! I myself had worked as a wrangler and she was definitely on her A game with the horses and the people! Definitely recommend taking a ride with her! Next time I make my way to steamboat again I will make a point to come ride with her again! read more

I went riding at Saddleback with a couple friends on a girls staycation and it was perfect for beginners. The trail was absolutely beautiful and our guide was so sweet and funny! If you're looking for beginner friendly riding in Steamboat, go to Saddleback! read more

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This ranch was an amazing experience! The activities were top-notch--horseback riding, snowmobiling, and mountain tubing brought nonstop fun. Kylie, the girl on the hill, was incredibly kind and professional, and her music at the tubing hill set the perfect vibe. Jared, though, was the real star! His energy and focus on safety made every activity feel exciting and worry-free. He kept the fun going while making sure everyone felt comfortable and confident. The staff here is incredible, and the whole actually pass out she can fall asleep anywhere it's crazy I've sent her to fall asleep on the wall with their feet up the wall no nothing was unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for adventure done right! read more

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Great place to enjoy a ride. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The views were great. read more

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Incredible experience! I took my family to go tubing at the Saddleback ranch tubing hill and we had the best time. My daughters ages 3 and 7 had so much fun along with my husband and I. The best part is you don't have to walk up the hill, you get pulled up! The views are incredible and the family owned business couldn't be friendlier. They also have snowmobiling, dinner sleigh rides, and horseback riding in the summer. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Riding horses? Yes, sign me up! I hadn't ridden a horse in probably 40 years or so but we decided it would be fun. My husband (69), son (24) and I all had fun! We had the 1 hour photo tour, we would have liked 2 hours but it wasn't available when we went. The 1 hour was fun and satisfying! read more

Gorgeous property. Everyone was extremely responsive, service was great, very friendly place. The snow mobiling was one of my best experiences ever. Loved the open property and the option to cut looses in open meadows with large hills to climb. The snow tubing was a blast gorgeous views, great little eatery at the bottom and some fast tubing lanes. Overall everyone loved it! read more

The staff here are very accommodating. They had so much grace with my father. The views on the ride were absolutely breathtaking. The issue I had, which is not their fault, is that this trail seemed like an intermediate trail. I'm not a beginner, but a lot of the trail had many drop offs the side of the mountain. Combine that with a poor visibility day and I had a hard time, and I'm not a beginner rider. I think this is a fantastic company and a great place if you are more of an intermediate rider or maybe are a bit more adventurous than I am. read more

Highly recommended this ranch! Did the 4 Hour cattle drive and had the best time! Great horses, our guide Lily was personable and patient with teaching us how to literally move 70 cattle across the ranch. Will be back next year to do it again!!! read more

Hands down, the best snowmobile experience I have had. Ours was a mix of guided trails with some amazing views and a big open field that they gave us 30 minutes or so to just "play." I literally couldn't wipe the smile off my face while pushing the snowmobile to top speed on that huge, open field! The staff was so friendly and clearly love what they do. As I understand, it is a family owned and operated outfit, and it really shows (in such a good way!) We didn't have time to try the tubing, but several folks around town recommended it, so maybe we'll try that on our next trip :) read more

It was fabulous! The snowmobiles looked brand new. The property was HUGE! The sun was shining and the ski was blue! Cam was our guide and he took great care of all of us! He dug us out a few times. He never complained or told us to slow down. I'd go back here tomorrow or anytime I'm in Steamboat!!! read more

As our first time Snowmobiling, this is the place to go! The staff and guide (Joe/Minnesota) was amazing. We felt safe and had a great time. Would definitely go through Saddleback Ranch again and would also explore their other activities in the future. read more

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So much fun. everyone had a great time riding the snowmobiles and the tubing afterwards!! Beautiful trails through the snow. Great day for the whole family. Highly recommend!! read more

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Me and my teenage daughters had the honor of riding with McCartney on a July morning. She took us through fantastic terrain, saw stunning vistas and explained the history of Saddleback Ranch. It exceeded our expectations and so much fun. If you're on the fence, do it! You won't regret it. Thanks to all at Saddleback Ranch! read more

slow and disorganized process, despite plenty of wranglers. our flight was way too large. Will try Dale's next time.

Awesome ride, awesome guide! Such friendly staff and BEAUTIFUL SCENERY! Will be back again next year!!

We loved our ride! Kinsey was so great and engaging. She provided appropriate direction and safety as well. We had two younger people on our ride (not our children), and she was so helpful. Will definitely be back! We also talked with some of the other staff. They shared that the ranch is now into the 5th generation of running the ranch! Pretty incredible. read more

Last week we hopped in the car and spent a couple of days in Steamboat. It was my first time exploring the town. Hiking the Falls was high on my priority list. Rest assured, our two hour horseback ride at Saddleback Ranch was the undeniable highlight of the trip. From Downtown Steamboat, you're looking at a 25 minute drive to the ranch. Luckily for us, we were the only group scheduled for the Tuesday afternoon slot. The massive 8,000 acre cattle ranch all to ourselves while cruising on top of a horse. For context, I haven't been on a horse in over half a lifetime! If I remember correctly, it was a 7th or 8th grade field trip. Our guide paired me up with Reno (what a great name) and we were off to the races. As others have mentioned, horseback riding at Saddleback Ranch is one of those "see it to believe it" experiences. I truly did not expect the views to be this stunning. The scenery alone is worth the price of admission. The clouds looked like they were painted on. Mountains surrounding us, you can even see a mountain range 100 miles away in Wyoming! Going downhill on some of the steeper slopes on top of a magnificent beast was quite a rush for someone not used to it. Even though it took me a hot minute to keep my saddle from slipping, I loved every second. Plus, I made a lifelong friend with Reno! A special shoutout goes to Deb who led us and educated us on the tour. She clearly loves what she does for a living and it shows. Add Saddleback Ranch to your must-do lists when in Steamboat. You won't regret it! read more

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Such a great experiencd while visiting Steamboat for a long weekend. We did the horse drawn sleigh ride followed by dinner. It was a very cold night and we were glad that we wore layers and also appreciated that they gave us blankets too. The ride takes you to the ranch for dinner. When you arrive they have got chocolate and cider for you. The food was good. The pork was most loved by the group, steak cooked perfectly. Salmon just ok- as expected. They had bread, salad, baked beans and a choice of potato side. They also have a full bar. While eating we were treated to a lesson on cattle roping. Kids and adults were invited to come try (don't worry it's not a real cow) and many did. To wrap the night they had some dancing with a fun country music selection. All in it was unique and fun and nice to see a family working together (even the kids help serve). read more

Saddleback Ranch - The dining space - Tubing Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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These folks are Great! The Service is impeccable. The Experience was Wonderful. We went snowmobiling this year. We've done horseback riding, tubing, and snowmobiling in past years. I wish they still did the Sleigh Ride Dinners. I miss that. We've made sure that Saddleback Ranch is part of our Steamboat Experience for almost 20 years. Thanks for Everything, Folks. read more

Saddleback Ranch - Tubing Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

I have been on many guided horseback trips in my life, but this by far topped them all. I had visions of a tired guide, a tired ranch and tired horses, but none of that was truth. Pulling up the the ranch with the pristine natural Colorado backdrop was the start of a great morning. But then the staff greeted us in the parking lot with excitement and humor that set the tone for the day. EVERY person we interacted with was top-notch from the phone call, to the staff onsite, to our handlers and especially our guides. Debbie made the trip so informative and authentic that I felt like I was roaming the 8,300 acres of the ranch as a frontiersman. Oh, and we saw a bear and two coyotes which was a great bonus! I cannot leave out the stars of the show, the horses. They were paired up for me and my two kids perfectly for both experience and weirdly enough, personality. We had such a wonderful experience at Saddleback Ranch and will come back again the next time we are traveling through! read more

Saddleback Ranch - Tubing Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

So much fun! This was my husband and i's second time doing a horse ride with Saddleback. It's super low key, fun and such beautiful scenery! So grateful for the wonderful staff, beautiful terrain and amazing horses! During the ride you can stop and take pictures which is so fun. Highly recommend! read more

Great business with great staff! We took our entire family of 16 here where all but 3 of us were first-time snowmobile riders and the crew took great care of us and were very patient with our inexperienced group. Highly recommend this place for a fun outing in Steamboat if you're looking for a fun day away from the slopes. read more

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This was the first time I have ever been snowmobiling along with my 15 year old son. We took the sunset trip and it was Incredible! What a cool experience and tour! Lifetime memory for sure ! read more

My sister-in-law and I had a great time horseback riding. Beautiful grounds and a great ride. Our guide was very friendly. The 2 hour slot was perfect for us, very lowkey but a fun adventure. Highly recommend! read more

Saddleback Ranch - Tubing Near Me - Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Awesome tubing hill. Waaay better than Howelsen. Fast runs. Easy lift. Flexible times. Easy to drive to and walk up instead of taking their shuttle. Great smiling staff. read more

My partner & I had such a fun snowy weekend getaway in Steamboat, and Saddleback Ranch really added to our experience. We booked an all-day snowmobiling, lunch & tubing trip... and we were so delighted. I knew it wasn't right on the mountain but about 20 minutes out of town, so we didn't know what to expect.... but this family-owned ranch has this down pat! Can't wait to come back for horseback riding this summer :) They picked us up in a 30+ passenger van at our hotel, and social distancing was great because we only had 3 other couples with us. This pick-up really reduced our stress of having to find the ranch & unpredictable road conditions (and possibly missing our timeslot!). When we arrived, we went into a wood- burning stove heated room & were fitted for helmets, met our small group, and chose what lunch we wanted for later. Our guides showed us how to operate the snowmobiles & we were off for a few hours of blizzardy fun! The adventure was amazingggg!! We snowmobiled for 3 hours over thousands of acres, and we were able to just go free in a huge open field for about 45 minutes. SO FUN! When we got back, we took a bus to the lodge & tubing hill where we could eat & tube for more than an hour. I expected mediocre food but was blown away by the homemade chili - and craft beer or shots for $5! The tubing hill was fun & nostalgic. Our bus picked us up & took us back to our hotel, and we arrived 5 minutes before 3 pm. All in all, this was such a well-designed experience for my first snowmobiling trip.. so much fun, laughs & adventures. I can't wait to come back this summer!!! read more

Fantastic experience! Mason and Kelly were our guides and they were so fun! We had a great time interacting with them during the cattle drive. I couldn't believe how mature they both were and one was only 16yrs old. They both knew their stuff and were awesome giving us direction and allowing us to go off in various directions to round up the cattle. Would 100% do it again read more

This was hands down the best horseback ride I've ever been on! The horses were clean, friendly and well behaved. Our wrangler was very knowledgeable about the property, the horses, cattle, everything. We went through a breathtaking hour+ ride on the property, which was absolutely gorgeous! Worth every penny!! read more

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