Published on MountainLiving.com, this Winter Roundup article included C Lazy U Ranch in a guide to three western dude ranches that have winter activities. Written by Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer, a well-known western travel blogger (and the mayor of HeidiTown.com), the article calls the ranch “one of Colorado’s most glamorous guest ranches” and details the winter program here.
Ranch Blog
Cowboy slang isn't just fun to say—it's a living piece of American history. These colorful phrases capture the humor, grit, and wisdom of frontier life, and many are still heard on working ranches today. Whether you're planning a Colorado dude ranch vacation or simply want to expand your western vocabulary, this guide covers authentic cowboy…
From the Horse's Mouth
It was so wonderful. We all had a great time, but my four-year-old in particular was just thrilled with everything he got to experience. My mom asked him, "What was better, Disney World or the dude ranch?" He didn't hesitate: "Dude ranch!" And he made me pretend to be a horse doing the jingle last night when we had to come upstairs for bathtime, so he could be Brooks, one of the ranch hands we met. What a special place.
~ J. LaRusso, 08-10-2025
