If you're looking for the perfect winter adventure in Utah, Rocky Mountain Outfitters in Midway…read moreabsolutely delivers a magical, unforgettable experience -- especially during the Christmas season. From the moment you arrive, the staff makes you feel completely welcomed. They're friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about their horses and the beautiful area they work in. The seasonal horseback rides are incredible. Early in the season, you ride through the charming town of Midway, surrounded by snowy fields and mountain views that look like a Christmas postcard. Later in the season, the rides move up to Soldier Hollow, where the scenery becomes even more breathtaking -- open meadows, Olympic-era trails, and the Wasatch Mountains glowing in the winter light. The horses are gentle, well-trained, and perfect for beginners and experienced riders alike. But the true holiday magic comes from their draft horse wagon rides. Being pulled by beautiful Percheron and Belgian horses through thousands of sparkling Christmas lights at the Wasatch Mountain Golf Course is absolutely enchanting. The sleigh bells, the crisp winter air, the glow of the lights -- it feels straight out of a movie. Rocky Mountain Outfitters is a must-do winter tradition. Five stars without hesitation! Check out our video https://linktr.ee/reessroots

I paid to go winter horse back riding, this is tailored towards horseback riding in the snow…read more There's no snow in park city now, all other operators are doing the right thing and cancelling. There's rains which makes it worse. It's my first time horseback riding and don't feel safe going out in the mud. This company makes thousands a day and won't refund $250 the person was so rude. Worse business ethics. Very greedy people.

10/10 experience here. My boyfriend and I have gone horseback riding in a few different places as…read morewe enjoy traveling but this by far has been the most informative and professional experience. You can genuinely tell they care for their horses deeply. We had Meghan as our guide and she was amazing. We did an exercise before starting the trail to grow trust between us and the horses which I appreciated. I had Kahlua, such a sweet girl who loved her head scratches. If you're looking for a fun, intimate experience, definitely book here! Carrie helped us book and was also incredibly kind. Thank you Meghan and Carrie for a great experience! (:

If you're considering this place, go for it! We had such a great time and felt completely…read morecomfortable. The trainers are knowledgeable, friendly, and make sure you feel confident before heading out. Being from Florida, I'd only ever ridden on the East Coast, but this was something totally new. It was just me and my husband, and I loved that it was a private ride. The views were stunning, the price was good, and they even took photos of us on the trail. Amazing service all around -- I wish I remembered our trainer's name because she was so kind!

This is one of my favorite hikes. It's a long one, but extremely rewarding once you reach to the…read morefinal point. I enjoyed it because of the surrounding nature. I took my time doing the hike--listened to some music; noticed the different plants; took breaks; and then, took my headphones off to really soak in nature. It was so therapeutic. Once I reached the final point, I noticed it was quite packed when I went around fall season; and I'm not surprised. The weather was perfect to dip in the hot springs; and the colorful fall leaves made my experience extra vibrant. The water was clean; temperature of water varies depending on where you're sitting; and each area vary in size. As for someone who enjoys exploring and all the adventures, I decided to take my time to sit in each hot springs. Honestly, my favorite is the first one as the hiker approaches the start of hot springs. It's not big, but it's more secluded. It has a nice balance of shade and sunlight; little waterfalls; and some rocks to hop over and/or sit on. I felt as if it was part of my backyard, lol. I couldn't help but to take so much pictures. I'm definitely coming back again during the spring or summer to experience it differently.

The concept of a natural hot springs is to go during colder months and expect to walk a lot to get…read morethere since it is natural and secluded. We didn't want to pay for a hot spring since the other ones were busy and the "natural" element is no longer there. However, we weren't as prepared as we thought we were. We visited this hot spring in late December which meant a lot of the roads leading there were closed due to the snow. We walked about 1 mile before reaching the trailhead. Once you reach a sign that points straight and right, take the right to cross the small bridge towards the side of the mountain. Our saving grace was google maps but it wasn't fully accurate at times. Remember that once you cross that bridge, the river should stay on your right until you reach the springs. This trek was TOUGH and feels like 10 miles (when it's only about 5) because of the hills and thick snow/ice. We did not have spikes or sticks to help so we had to rely on each other and our surroundings. It took about 2.5 hours going since we didn't stop and were going fairly quickly and this is coming from someone who does not hike regularly. There was a portion of the hike that was a uphill climb using a rope which was probably the scariest part for me because it was icy and not stable (hence why spikes would help). Once you near the springs, the smell of sulfur becomes strong and the river begins changing color from clear to blue. There are 2 spots that is on google maps, the first one was very busy but it was not the main attraction. We kept walking and got to the actual fifth water hot springs which was still kind of busy but enjoyable. We got into both the hot springs and the cold springs and it was a very cool experience. The hike back was much faster since we knew where we were going but still hard. If you want to challenge yourself to a hike with a cool and relaxing reward of being in the hot springs, I would recommend this hike! I'm sure it's easier when it's not snowy/icy but being in naturally hot pools while your surroundings are covered in snow is beautiful and I would do this again. Tips: -We forgot towels which was a rookie mistake so make sure to take some! -Remember to take off any jewelry prior to going/getting in the hot springs because the sulfur will tarnish it. -Wear thick socks to avoid frozen toes. -The hike itself was beautiful so remember to look up and enjoy the scenery instead of always looking down at the trail. -Start EARLY because it will take at least half a day to complete

Awesome ziplining tour for beginners. I took my 11 year old, and although she was nervous, she had…read morea great time because of the employees helping her and making sure she knew exactly what to do while on the zip line. Beautiful lines. Great service. Just a tad overpriced for how short the time is you are up there having fun. But we'd still do it again for sure. Just look out for Groupons; that's what we always use.

Awesome zip line and the staff are totally cool! Had driven past this place probably hundreds of…read moretimes and finally had a chance to visit as part of a company activity. Great activity for groups - company retreats, family reunions. Spend a couple of hours with your group and have a great time!

I found Bridle Up Hope as I needed to put in community service hours towards earning my Black Belt…read more I previously volunteered at a therapeutic riding program back in Maryland, so I wanted to volunteer a similar place to help give back to our animal spirit friends as well as the women in this program. I loved the mission Bridle Up Hope (BUH) stood for, so I asked to sign up for service. Bridle Up Hope provides equine therapy and empowerment for women. They have a riding program in which women learn to work with, take care of, and learn to ride horses to help with confidence and self-esteem, as well as work through challenges in life. They have great seminars and workshops open to those in the riding program including the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Yoga, self defense, and arts classes, among some of the activities and seminars. They offer scholarships for women to help with cost too, but the takeaways from this program I'm sure are priceless! My niece enrolled in a program similar to this, and she left with much more confidence! Bridle Up Hope also has a boutique for BUH accessories and clothing, as well as a beautiful event hall!

I love coming here! There's a positive atmosphere when you walk in. The lessons are to help you,…read moreand helping you gain confidence through riding horses.

I watch my friend ride her horse and have seen a horse show of theirs! It has been so fun to see…read morepeople take care of their horses, learn to ride and see the relationship between the rider and horse! I come in to see the horses too and helped feed them once and it was so fun!

I took horseback riding lessons here for a year and leased a horse for a little while (although you…read moredon't need one to take lessons.) Beautiful stables and very convenient, and the trainers there are great at helping you learn and progress. There are little kids and beginners there all the way up to adults or people who just want to pleasure ride. Amazing place for any horse lover!

If there were 10 stars they would get it. Snowmobiling was incredible and once in a lifetime…read moreexperience. From start to finish this team was incredible. Extremely helpful when emailing as we needed 2 different times as we had to split into 2 groups due to little ones. They were extremely helpful and flexible. Customer service was spectacular and the ride itself was outstanding. Our guides were incredible and created an exciting tour and even gave us some "tips" along the way. If you are looking for an adventure you need to contact them. The area we went to during the tour was like from another world. So beautiful, so peaceful and just made you enjoy life. All around 5 stars for the Red Pines adventure team. I was in the first group and wanted to go back with the second group.

I booked my first horseback riding experience with Red Pine Adventures. It was amazing for…read morefirst-timers. It was very easy to book. After checking in, the staff helped us pick out our helmets. The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Most of the horses were well-behaved. Great views.

Absolutely the best instruction and horse care in Utah. Since I moved from the East coast one year…read moreago, I have struggled to find a proper riding school with safe horses and good trainers. Rose Ranch is wonderful and Allison is knowledgable, honest and friendly. Don't waste your time like I did with others.

From the owner: The Highest Quality Service in the Valley…read more Rose Ranch has been proving horse boarding and training to the Wasatch Front for over 30 years. We have an indoor arena and 12X12 stalls for the horses. We Provide: -Hunter, Jumper, dressage training -Boarding -Training -Horse Shows -Lessons -Daily turnouts We offer a choice of grass or alfalfa hay. We are located next to the county equestrian park. Open 7 days a week. Please give us a call or stop by our facility today!

As a surprise for my husband's birthday, I gifted him a 60 minute trail ride. When we left our…read morehouse this afternoon (in Layton) it was sunny and warm, but the weather quickly changed while we were on our way to SLC. By the time we got to the barn, the rain had stopped and the weather was perfect. We were happy to have cloud coverage during our ride. When we entered the barn, we signed some waivers and then we went around the side of the barn to be given a horse. They make sure you and the horse will be a good fit (horses have different personalities just like people). Mine was notorious for stopping and snacking (did they give me my spirit animal?), but he was such a sweetheart on the trail. He listened when I pulled his reins and was such a good horse. While we were riding the trail, we saw so many deer. I don't think I've seen so many deer in one sitting. The horses can get spooked by the deer, but luckily no one got spooked. Right as we got to the top of the hill, the storm behind us caught up. At first it was sprinkling...no big deal. Some of the horses didn't like rain in their faces, so they'd turn to the side. We just had to pull their reins a little to keep them going. As we started to slightly descend, my husband's horse was NOT having it. It wasn't too happy about the rain and didn't want to keep going. The trail guides were great with talking him through how to get her calmed down and moving again (not that she was acting crazy or anything, she just wasn't having the rain and didn't want to listen). The rain only got worse. It started coming down so hard that it was stinging my ears. At this point we all had to stop and have our horses face away from the rain because a lot of the horses didn't want to move. We stood there for a few minutes until more help arrived. The guides hopped off of their horses and helped those who needed some extra help with their horses. My husband's was definitely one of them (we call her Diva now). The rain calmed down once we were close to the end of the trail ride. Once we made it back to the barn, the trail guides helped us off our horses and then we headed home. We were absolutely drenched and had to use the heater on our way home. We were so drenched that we were pouring water out of our shoes when we took them off. It was absolutely crazy and never rains that much usually, but I swear my husband and I bring the rain everywhere we go. We seriously had such a great time, even while getting rained on! We would definitely do this trail ride again. It was a fantastic experience that we'll never forget.

My family had a wonderful time on the trail ride. We enjoyed the scenery and the guided tour during…read moreour ride.