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Colorado Dude Ranch Vacation
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At a Glance
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| Famous For: | Great riding through beautiful Rocky Mountain scenery and our delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies. |
| Capacity: | 35 |
| Open: | June 1st to September 30th, December 1st to April 15th. |
| Altitude: | 8,400 feet above sea level. |
| Location: | 70 miles northwest of Denver in Parshall, Colorado. |
| Reservations: | 1-800-321-1357 |
| Rates: |
Adults: $1,700 per week
Children: 7-16 $1,200 per week; 3-6 $900 per week. |
| Minimum Stay: | 3 nights available |
| Deposit: | $300 per person. |
| Payment: | VISA, MasterCard, Discover, checks or cash. |
| Closest Airports: | Denver International Airport. |
| Transportation: | Rental car or shuttle services available. |
| Travel Agents: | YES |
| Guest Reviews: | Read reviews from travelers who have visited this ranch. |
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 Adults OrientedAdult Weeks ArcheryBallooningBed-and-BreakfastSeasonal Big/Heavy Riders250-300 lbs. BirdingCamps for KidsDude Ranch with Kids Camp Cattle Drives1 or Part Day Children's ProgramsBaby Sitting Extensive Counselor Program - All Day or Camplike Program Moderate - Half Day Nannies Encouraged Children's Trail Riding6 yrs old Computer/Email ServicesConference ServicesCorporate Groups, MeetingsSmall (under 50) CuisineRanch/Western Culinary Trained ChefsDude/Guest Ranches |
Email AccessFishing Fly Fishing Equipment Available Fish on Your Own Lake Fishing on Property Professional Guides & Instruction Stream Fishing on Property Type of Fish Trout Spin Fishing Equipment Available Lake Fishing on Property River Fishing on Property GolfNear (within 30 miles) On Property 18-Hole Golf Course HandicappedWheelchair Friendly HikingGuided On Your Own Horseback RidingHorsemanshipHorsesAppaloosa Arabian Draft Paint Ponies (for kids) Quarter Tennessee Walking Hot SpringsNearby (within 30 miles) Hunting RanchesBig Game Bear Deer Elk Moose KayakingKitchen Facilities (in cabin)Languages SpokenEnglish Laundry ServiceLiquorBring Your Own Massage |
Mountain BikingNon-Riding RatesPack Trips Ranch Activity Private Home RentalProfessional Rodeo ArenaRaftingNearby (within 30 miles) Remote LocationSaddle Your Own HorseSeminarsShort Stays (1-4 days)Always Smoking PermittedSnomobilingOn Site Sporting ClaysTeam BuildingTennisTrain Service |
Washer/Dryer in RoomWhite-Water Rafting Nearby (within 30 miles) Class I Class II Class III Class IV Class V Winter Snow ActivitiesFly Fishing Snow Shoeing Snowmobiling |
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| LODGING |
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| Guests stay in log cabins named Deer, Elk and Trout. Each is located along the Beautiful Williams Fork River with porches, log furniture, natural gas rock fireplaces, carpeting, refrigerators, coffee makers and old-fashioned swings. You will find a jar of freshly baked cookies in your room each day. Or you can also choose one of our larger cabins for bigger families. The Cliffhouse is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom cabin on the river, private hot tub & laundry. The Riverside is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom also right on the river. The main lodge houses the dining room and living room with two cozy fireplaces and a big wonderful porch. |
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| Horseback riding in the scenic Rocky Mountains is geared to the abilities of the riders. We offer a varied terrain riding, through rivers and streams, over mountains and up to spectacular vistas. We also have fishing in three stocked ponds and the Williams Fork River, horseshoes, skeet shooting, archery, volleyball, western dancing, Cowboy music and poetry, mountain biking, white-water rafting, hot air ballooning, gold panning, or just relax in the hot tub along the river. |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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| Extensive children's program for all ages. The primary goal of our children's program is to teach your child the fundamentals of good horsemanship. Our program encompasses safety training, riding skills, care, feeding, equine anatomy and children's rodeo. We also have trout fishing, archery, gold panning, crafts, swimming hole, teepee campout, kid's cookouts and hiking. Children under 6 are with our children's counselors and horseback ride around the ranch, help with the petting zoo animals, feed the fish, crafts and also get to participate in the kid's rodeo! |
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| Aspen Canyon Ranch is committed to food excellence on your behalf and we are certain you will look forward to each meal. From breakfast to dinner our meals are homemade and delicious. Most of our meals are served buffet style with a wonderful selection of fresh fruits, homemade desserts and homemade breads at each meal. We offer a special all adult meal at the end of the week while the children are enjoying a cookout. Special diets can be accommodated with advance notice. We do not serve liquor, but you are welcome to bring your own. |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| Aspen Canyon Ranch offers your business a private place to meet. Two meeting rooms are available September to April with a capacity of 35. |
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| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association |
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| The Roderick's have owned Aspen Canyon Ranch for 13 years and are always excited to welcome new folks to the ranch. Let us take this time to personally invite you to our ranch. |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Guests arrive on Sundays to a wonderful meal and a time to get to know the other guests, with a campfire and orientation. Monday after a delicious breakfast guest will have a horse orientation at the barn with riding in the arena. After lunch the first real ride of the week. After dinner out at the chuckwagon we have western dancing for everyone. Tuesday we offer 2 rides. In the afternoon you can have a riding lesson or go skeet shooting, we provide everything. Our second ride is the dinner ride to our cookout area by lost lake. You will enjoy BBQ chicken and our famous ribs with cowboy beans, corn muffins, watermelon and rootbeer. After you ride back to the ranch you are treated to our homemade ice cream. Wednesday you have the opportunity to go on a lunch ride several hours ride away from the ranch or try white water rafting on the Colorado River or Arkansa River. Or maybe you want to go to Rocky Mountain National Park to take a hike or go shopping in one of the nearby ski towns. The families that stay at the ranch will ride and the kid's go to the swimming hole with the counselors. Thursday is our breakfast ride to Tommy's cabin with spectacular views of the Williams Fork range and Ute Peak mountains. While cooking over an open fire we serve scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, cornbeef hash and the best banana bread you have ever tasted. Don't forget the cowboy coffee and hot chocolate! Later that afternoon you don't want to miss the adult gymkhana (games on horseback) Cowboys against the Indians! More Skeet shooting available. Another great dinner served before the funny staff show starts, so don't forget to save your seats. What would a week at Aspen Canyon Ranch be like if we didn't have an all day ride. Don't miss the opportunity to ride all the way to Williams Peak, over 11,600 ft with an unforgetable view of the Gore Range. If you are not up for an all day ride we offer lunch rides as well. Get all washed up for our all adult meal with white linens and candlelight, while the kid's enjoy a cookout and games. We end the night with Cowboy music and poetry in the lodge. Even though guest check out on Saturday we have an early morning ride to River Rim! The kid's get to show off there excellent riding skills with a rodeo and prizes, why does it seem like we always have a tie? The goodbyes start after a lunch cookout! Happy Trails, See you next year! Everyday you have the opportunity to relax after your ride, sit in the hot tubs along the river, flyfish, archery, roping, biking, or just reading a book on a porch swing. Whatever you do at Aspen Canyon Ranch will be a memory of a lifetime for the whole family. Colorado's Best Kept Secret, Discover It! |
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