Ranch Activities at C Lazy U

Archery is a complimentary activity at the ranch, using compound bows. Try your skills at traditional targets or three-dimensional targets. Archery is offered Monday-Saturday at 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM.

All necessary equipment for this on-ranch activity is provided and there is an extensive safety demonstration performed before all archery sessions begin.

C Lazy U’s sledding luge is one of the most thrilling winter activities for guests. The sledding track is a one mile adventure from the main entrance to the Main Lodge. Each guest is provided their own sled which you steer while lying on your stomach. Helmets are provided and required. This activity takes place every afternoon at 3:00 pm in the winter at no extra cost.

Cattle pushing clinics are offered from mid-May to mid-September and are a great team building activity. This activity is a group event that is perfect for adults, teens, and corporate retreats. The ranch requires that each guest participate in a trail ride prior to joining a cattle clinic. This activity is complimentary and sign up is available in the Outfitter’s Cabin.

Complimentary Orvis-endorsed fly fishing is available from May to October. Basic fly-fishing instruction and lure fishing can be enjoyed by all ages at our pond or on two miles along the Willow Creek. Off-ranch excursions to our private stretch of the Colorado River are available at an additional cost. Guests can sign up in the Outfitter’s Cabin. All equipment is provided.

C Lazy U Ranch has four miles of snowcat groomed cross country ski trails located in the main meadow and on the upper mesa of the ranch. Guests are welcome to go out on their own or schedule a guided tour. All equipment is provided and coordinated through the Outfitter’s Cabin.

The ranch offers dogsledding during Christmas, New Year’s, and Presidents’ Day weekend. Dogsledding requires reservations via the ranch concierge and a fee of $125 per ride. The typical course is a beautiful winding three to five mile trail through the main pasture, meadows, and willows.

During the winter months the ranch offers guests the ability to go out with the wranglers on the morning Feed Wagon. Check out the ranch’s beautiful herd of horses up close in the pasture, and learn how the horses get their morning nourishment. Sign up in the Outfitter’s Cabin is required, departure time is 8:00 am.

Paddleboats – Get out on the water!

Horseshoes and Volleyball – The horseshoe pit and volleyball court are located on the Patio House lawn and are always ready to play.

Basketball – The basketball court is located behind the tennis courts. Balls are located at the court or in the Patio House activity closet.

Outdoor Shuffleboard – The shuffleboard court is located behind the tennis courts.

Pool, shuffleboard, air hockey, ping pong, and foosball – Each of these games is located in the basement of the Patio House in the Game Room.

Card Room – The Card Room is located on the first floor of the Main Lodge. Cards and poker sets, as well as a TV, are available.

Horseback riding at the ranch is fun for all ages and abilities. The ranch has 200 horses and you’ll be matched with the perfect horse for your entire stay, assigned specifically based on your experience and skill.

Beginner, intermediate, and expert rides leave twice daily. Riding education in a private arena, cattle work, and all day rides are available on certain days.

Enjoy our oversized, family-friendly hot tub by the pool and Patio House. You and your kids will love the waterfall feature. The hot tub is open year-round and is perfect to relax those sore muscles and seat bones after a day in the saddle.

Guests can enjoy ice-skating anytime on our Zamboni-groomed pond, or enjoy a spirited pick-up broom ball or daily hockey game in the afternoon. Figure skates, hockey skates, hockey sticks, and broom ball equipment are all provided.

The award-winning Lazy You Spa is located on the banks of Willow Creek in five heated tents, two of which are massage tents with glass floors suspended over the river. Listen to the gentle flow of the river and recuperate with one of our relaxing massages, a copper tub soak, scrub, or a facial. Winter services are in a different location with a cozy sitting room and crackling fire.

Glamping, “glamorous camping” or “luxury camping,” requires an additional charge of $135 for a one-night family experience. Arrive at a scenic remote location to a roaring fire and a canvas tent outfitted with one queen bed and three twin beds. Plush linens, a wood burning stove, electricity, and a s’mores kit make this experience unforgettable. Sign up in the Outfitter’s Cabin.

There are limitless mountain biking trails at C Lazy U. Guided tours take place daily in the early morning and evening May through October. Beginner, intermediate, and expert rides available. The ranch has a full fleet of bikes and provides helmets. Feel free to bring your own riding shoes and pedals.

Note: Mountain Biking is not available when horseback riding is taking place.

From white water rafting on nearby rivers, golf at championship courses, hot air ballooning, local rodeos and exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, we can hook you up with off-ranch excursions like you’ve never done before!

Our private downhill skiing covers roughly 500 acres of skiable terrain with approximately 1,000 vertical feet. The ski hill is serviced by a snowcat that seats eight people. Sessions are available for $95 per skier. Off-site ski rental required. Available mid-December through mid-March. Beginner, intermediate, and expert terrain available. Sign up in the Outfitter’s Cabin.

Morning or afternoon sessions are facilitated daily by our certified instructors. The challenge course consists of a rock wall, vertical play pen, and leap of faith finished off by zipping over the river on our 375 foot zip line. Low ropes team building elements are also available. The full ropes course and zip line is $65.00 per person or $35.00 for zip line only.

C Lazy U’s family-friendly Shodeo takes place every Saturday during the summer season in our outdoor riding ring behind the Patio House. Kids show mom and dad all the skills they’ve learned throughout the week. Adults have a chance to compete in pole bending, barrel racing, key hole trials, or the Texas T. Sign up is during lunch on Saturday.

Luis’ Old Place is the ranch’s general store. This unique store, located in an old donkey barn, houses items you may have forgotten to pack, as well as branded apparel or the perfect unique gift. Get the cowboy boots, hat and belt buckle you have always wanted. Open daily from 8am to 5pm. Additional shopping options in Grand Lake, Granby, or Winter Park.

The Story of Petey & Wolf

Our very own Petey stars in this book by David Craig. Available now at Luis’ Old Place!

Petey & Wolf follows a happy Sicilian donkey named Petey as he goes about his job at the C Lazy U Ranch. There, he gives donkey rides to young children, and pals around with a host of horses, including Buck the Buckskin and Lilly the Palomino.

But one day Petey encounters a little more excitement than usual when a strong current sweeps him downstream! Can he find a way to stop the water from carrying him off?

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Guests wanting to ski at a nearby resort can take the ranch’s complimentary daily shuttles to Winter Park Resort and Ski Granby Ranch. The shuttle departs at 8am and picks-up at 4pm. Other times can be scheduled in the Outfitter’s Cabin for $35 per person each way. The ranch concierge can help set up transportation, equipment rentals, lift tickets, and lessons.

Available during our winter months, sleigh rides offer a unique opportunity to ride in a sleigh pulled by our team of draft horses. You’ll get the chance to see our herd of 200 horses up close, and you might even spot Petey, our miniature donkey. The sleigh ride is available daily as a group activity for up to 12 people.

The ranch has its own private tubing hill on property where you can enjoy a thrilling ride on a one or two person tube. Snowmobiles provide access to the top of the hill. This adventure takes place every afternoon at 2:00 pm during the winter months. Helmets are required and provided and this activity is included at no additional cost.

The ranch has four Grand Touring Ski-Doo 600 snowmobiles and a selection of other machines. Tours of up to eight people last two hours and explore a wide variety of ranch terrain. Tours are $135 for one person or $180 for two people on the same sled and are arranged at the Outfitter’s Cabin. Helmets are required and provided. Must be 16 with a valid driver’s license to drive.

C Lazy U Ranch was voted the 2nd best snowshoe destination in the world by Snowshoe Magazine because of the remarkable trail system and beauty of the ranch. Guests are welcome to explore the ranch’s 8,500 acres on their own or schedule a guided tour. All equipment is provided and coordinated through the Outfitter’s Cabin.

Enjoy a refreshing swim in the spring-fed, heated pool which is open mid-May to mid-September. Great for both kids and adults for sunbathing, swimming laps, and playing around. There is no life guard on duty but there is an attendant on site. ADA lift available on-site.

The ranch has two Laykold tennis courts behind the Patio House along the river. During our summer season, the ranch provides a complimentary hitting partner. All equipment is provided and the court can be reserved in the Outfitter’s Cabin.

Trap shooting is available twice daily, guests can sign-up in the Outfitter’s Cabin. This activity requires an additional charge of $35.00 per person. A wide range of age appropriate firearms are available, including a .22, .410, and 12 gauge shot gun. Ranch personnel is extensively trained in gun safety and each guest is required to attend a safety briefing before shooting.

C Lazy U’s Fitness Center is complimentary and is open 24/7. Our fitness center includes free weights, machine weights, elliptical machines, and treadmills. Yoga is available at an additional cost during the summer season and is held in the Patio House or outdoors. Sign up in the Outfitter’s Cabin.