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A Day in the Life of a Real Rancher

When guests arrive at C Lazy U Ranch, they’re swept into a world of exceptional comfort, adventure, and wide-open western landscapes. But what some don’t realize is that behind every picture-perfect trail ride, gourmet meal, and cozy cabin stay is a dedicated team keeping the heartbeat of the ranch strong. C Lazy U is more … Continue Reading »

What is a Dude Ranch? A Brief History

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 »

What Happens on a Dude Ranch in Winter?

At C Lazy U guest ranch in Granby, Colorado we’re more than just an all-inclusive resort, we’re also a full-time, authentic working dude ranch. For more than a hundred years we’ve been preserving the traditions of the American West, and part of that means working and playing hard throughout the snowy months in our own … Continued

New On The Ranch: Meet Branding Brady 

If you haven’t checked out our social feed in a while, you might not have met our newest social media personality: Branding Brady! While he may be new to your social media feed, Brady Johnson has been with the ranch since 2007. Whether you see him when you’re on the ranch, buying ranch property, or … Continue Reading »

A Day In The Life Of A CLU Wrangler

C Lazy U is more than a luxury vacation destination in the Rocky Mountains. It’s a real, working dude ranch with miniature donkeys, cows, and a herd of 200 horses. Rooted in the authentic American West, C Lazy U offers the perfect blend of excitement, adventure, and relaxation. Our team of talented wranglers is essential … Continue Reading »

Colorado’s Wild Game Dishes: A Dining Guide

In the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, eating meat is an adventure. After exploring the high altitude terrain, sit down to an authentic regional meal complete with game meat. When looking at a menu, don’t confuse it for a wildlife guide. Try something new by sampling one of these exotic meats during your stay. Here’s a … Continue Reading »

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Colorado is home to some of the most celebrated fly fishing waters in the country. From high-mountain streams to broad western rivers, anglers in the Centennial State have no shortage of places to cast a line. So what makes one fly fishing experience stand out from another? At C Lazy U Ranch, the answer starts…

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From the Horse's Mouth

We arrived late at night and received the warmest welcome of any vacation experience we have ever had. We were a little lost, it was dark but someone walked up to our car in the freezing cold (I think it was Taylor, the night manager) and said "Hello, we have been waiting for your arrival. Welcome Borsari family. You must be hungry, we have your plates waiting for you upstairs. Come on up to the lodge when you are ready and we will have your dinner waiting. Don't worry about checking in, we can take care of all that tomorrow. Come and get warmed up." My husband and I actually wanted to cry. LOL! we were all starving and he read our minds. The welcome was the warmest we have ever received, anywhere.

~ Christina & Brad B.., 12-30-2021

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