Music has always been a central part of the western experience. That’s why every year the Colorado Rocky Mountain sky fills with the sound of honest lyrics, soulful chords, and the spirit of authentic country storytelling at C Lazy U’s Singer Songwriter Week. Hosted by multiple-award-winning husband-and-wife duo Monty Powell and Anna Wilson, the event … Continue Reading »
Colorado is known for having 300 days of clear skies a year, and they only get more breathtaking at night. In the Colorado mountains, at higher elevation and free from light pollution, the cosmos above the world reveals its truest beauty. Up here, the Milky Way is rich and near-tangible, and the stars are so … Continue Reading »
Where the Journey Began Shawn first found C Lazy U Ranch the way many do: through his daughter’s love of horses. Searching for a vacation that would feed her passion and offer the family something new, the Kaletas landed at our slice of the Rocky Mountains, and things just clicked. “We first visited in 2020 … Continue Reading »
Nothing connects you to the cowboy lifestyle quite like saddling up for the first time. You feel the smooth leather of the saddle, hear the creak of your boots in the stirrups, and sense the quiet strength of the majestic creature beneath you. Only at C Lazy U Ranch can you experience the authentic thrill … Continue Reading »
Out in the untamed West, skill and precision meant the difference between survival and surrender. Ranchers, cowboys, and frontiersmen honed their marksmanship by tracking fast-moving targets across open plains. At C Lazy U Ranch, you can step into that legacy, gun in hand, and take your shot at an experience straight out of the Old … Continue Reading »
Some romantic experiences in life are so grand they deserve more than just a single day — they deserve a sequel. Renewing your vows is a beautiful way to celebrate your journey, reflect on the years you’ve shared, and step into the future with a deeper bond. And where better to reaffirm your love than … Continue Reading »
What Does “Dude Ranch” Mean? Today, the word “dude” might bring to mind casual slang like “bro,” but its meaning in the late 1800s was quite different. Back then, a “dude” referred to an urbanite – a city slicker unfamiliar with rural life. When East Coast residents began traveling west for vacations on working ranches, … Continue Reading »
Blades cutting across a glassy surface, crisp mountain air on your face, the rush of gliding over an immaculately groomed pond — is the perfect winter complete without ice skating? When the C Lazy U pond freezes over, we break out the Zamboni and lace up the skates for some fun on the ice. While … Continue Reading »
Few things are more picturesque and magical than a forest covered in new fallen snow, full of towering pines adorned in nature’s frost-laden jewelry, with air so crisp you can almost taste its purity. With a world like this stretched out before you, your biggest concern is how you’ll traverse the landscape. Which path will … Continue Reading »
A day spent in the snow has a special magic to it, especially if you’re riding horses over powdery hills, snowshoeing through glittering aspen groves, tearing down the slopes, or showing-up your friends at trap shooting. But the beauty of winter adventures doesn’t end when the sun dips below the mountains. At a C Lazy … Continue Reading »
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Yee-haw! On July 24, C Lazy U Ranch celebrates 107 years of welcoming guests to experience life in the Colorado Rockies. We’re incredibly honored to be part of more than a century of true Western hospitality, and this year our anniversary carries a little extra meaning. As Colorado prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in…
From the Horse's Mouth
Julie's first Horsemanship Immersion clinic was excellent. The structure of the days and content of materials was on-point. For me personally, I got to work with horses I did not know and use my horsemanship skills to help the horses work through various exercises that they don't normally do. That was my goal for the clinic. The workshops were perfect topics, and the vet workshops were great information. There is so much to talk about and the team remained flexible to everyone's interest but kept on schedule. Julie's team is always able to work with everyone and help us grow our horsemanship skills with quick evaluation of our skills and encouraging reminders. That is what it is all about!
~ Andrea D., 10-25-2021
