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Remi Turns One!

In the fall of 2020, the C Lazy U wranglers were brushing Joy, our newest Clydesdale mare, when they felt a baby move – and a few months later, Remi was born! A year later, we’re checking in with Remi and Joy to see what they’ve been up to, how their personalities have grown, and … Continue Reading »

8 Reasons To Plan A Winter Colorado Dude Ranch Vacation

Named by DudeRanch.com as the “premier Dude Ranch in Colorado,” C Lazy U Ranch is the perfect destination for your winter vacation. Think of it as a “Winter Wonderland Escape,” with an array of fun, family-friendly, winter activities at your fingertips, including: Winter Horseback Riding  Winter horseback riding at C Lazy U is a slower, … Continue Reading »

Plan Your Family’s Next Long Weekend Getaway At C Lazy U

The best family vacation destinations for a long weekend getaway should strike the perfect balance between being kid-friendly and helping parents relax and unwind. C Lazy U, Colorado’s premier guest ranch, offers that and more. Not only will your family love our unique kid-friendly activities and luxurious relaxation opportunities for adults, but our guest ranch … Continue Reading »

Colorful Colorado: Fall at the Ranch

Colorado is beautiful in any season, but fall is one of the most colorful. The beautiful Rocky Mountains, spotted with fiery red-orange aspens, draw in hundreds of Colorado natives and tourists alike every year. At C Lazy U dude ranch, you’ll get a front row ticket to the riot of color that comes with a … Continue Reading »

The Benefits of Horseback Riding

If you’re planning your next horseback riding vacation, look no further than C Lazy U ranch. Our Colorado mountain getaway is home to over 200 horses and a robust horseback riding program, allowing guests to enjoy up to two trail rides almost every day of the year. Horseback riding at the ranch gives you more … Continue Reading »

5 Must-See Locations In The Rocky Mountains

C Lazy U guest ranch is famous for many reasons – its luxurious accommodations, mouthwatering food, all-inclusive activities, and breathtaking views of the Colorado mountains.  Located just to the south of Rocky Mountain National Park, the dude ranch boasts some of the most beautiful sights in the American West.  Read on to discover 5 of … Continue Reading »

C Lazy U Closing The Distance From Farm To Table

C Lazy U has always been known for whipping up delicious meals focused on sourcing and serving local food. Now, our luxury dude ranch is broadening our focus on farm-to-table options for guests by investing in a high-tech container farm.   Year-Round Culinary Excellence  Located in the mountains of Colorado, C Lazy U Ranch is an … Continue Reading »

5 Tips to Help You Be Prepared for Horseback Riding in the Winter

At C Lazy U Ranch, the preeminent activity is, of course, horseback riding. Every day, guests are encouraged to mount their trusted steeds and explore our expansive ranch with the help of our experienced wranglers — even when it gets a little chilly out. Colorado winters aren’t known for being particularly severe, but there can … Continue Reading »

Things You’ll Only See on the Winter Horseback Riding Trail

Winter horseback riding at our all-inclusive resort in Colorado is unlike any other experience you’ll have at a dude ranch in the American West, thanks to our 8,500 acres of prime Rocky Mountain landscape. We’ve got access to some of the best horseback riding trails in Colorado, and we try our best to make sure … Continue Reading »

The Best Hiking Trails at C Lazy U Ranch

“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” – Henry David Thoreau  Hiking in Colorado is a really special experience. Maybe it’s the clear blue skies, or the miles and miles of wildflowers. Or perhaps it’s the view along that way that leaves so many in awe. Most likey, … Continue Reading »

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C Lazy U Ranch has been turning city-slickers into (moderately) rough-riding cowboys for nigh on a century now, and our clinic of western skillsmanship doesn’t end there. We’re staffed full of all the best in the West, allowing you to up your game in the saddle, in the river, on the shooting range, or even…

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From the Horse's Mouth

It was absolutely wonderful! We had Harper as a wrangler a couple times and Olivia once, and they were so encouraging and kind, and, I felt, thoughtful, both about the trails they took us on and about our fit/comfort level with the horses. We all felt like Amy did a perfect job matching us with our horses, and under the wranglers' instruction/guidance, we even had fun trying out trotting and loping!

~ Jen O., 09-16-2021

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