Please direct all media requests to:
Brady Johnson
Director of Sales and Marketing
Phone: (970) 887-3344
Fax: (970) 887-3917
bjohnson@clazyu.com
Colorado Traveler Magazine was kind enough to publish a news story about our 4 awards in the 2020 Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards. Colorado Traveler noted that the ranch was the only Colorado property that ranked in most of the classifications.
In the 2020 Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards, C Lazy U ranked in the #2 spot for Best Family Resort in the United States!
Sponsored by The Dude Ranchers’ Association and published on Cowgirl Magazine online, we love this article titled “9 DRA ranches to daydream about.” C Lazy U is the only Colorado ranch featured!
We are honored to have been included in Parents’ article “These Are the Safest Ways to Vacation with Kids During the Summer of COVID-19”.
Annie’s Escapes, a travel planning company in Rhode Island, included C Lazy U Ranch in their roundup of six luxury resorts worthy of a post-pandemic splurge. Thanks Annie!
In a roundup of the best dude ranch vacations in the USA, Business Insider featured C Lazy U Ranch in the “For Families” category. The writer highlighted all our wonderful accommodations, programming, dining and more as the “pros”…and the only “con” she could find was that you have to change out of your riding clothes for dinner!
Debbe Dunning’s RFD-TV program, “Debbe Dunning’s Dude Ranch Round-Up,” recently featured C Lazy U Ranch in the popular weekly series.
The money website moneycrashers.com published a round-up of affordable dude ranches and we are pleased to have made the list!
Writer Omayra Acevedo mentioned C Lazy U Ranch in his article about what it means to be a real cowboy or cowgirl in today’s world.
To our C Lazy U family:
First and foremost, our hearts go out to anyone affected by COVID-19. Please know that we value the health and safety of our guests, members and team above all else. C Lazy U Ranch is located in Grand County and this area of Colorado has not encountered the high levels of positive cases widely seen in urban areas throughout the United States. The ranch is currently operating in strict adherence to county and state restrictions and guidelines. We’ve also added our own initiatives to ensure appropriate precautionary measures in a ranch environment .
We understand that vacationing and traveling to C Lazy U Ranch may be slightly different and there may be some new questions prior to your stay. Therefore, we hope the information provided here will provide you with the necessary assurance that you will have a safe experience filled with genuine western hospitality and five-star service.
Sincerely,
The C Lazy U Ranch Family
C Lazy U Ranch does not require vaccinations to be a guest at the ranch, although it encourages them as a commonly recognized and valuable safety precaution. The same policy holds true for our team members.
Masks are no longer required in the state of CO and therefore not required at the ranch.
Our team members are health screened and temperature checked before being allowed to begin work for the day. Every team member on duty will be wearing a colored bracelet indicating they’ve passed the daily health and temperature screening and have been approved to come on duty. Team members follow the C Lazy U Ranch Commitment to Containment:
Numerous initiatives are in effect to address health and safety concerns. For example:
At C Lazy U Ranch all group sizes are typically limited to 4-8 people in accordance with a maximum allowable current group size restriction of 10 or less.
With this in mind, activities that are available include:
Horseback riding:
Plus…
The ranch is always focused on enjoying and exploring the outdoors! That has not changed. Whether it’s mountain biking, hiking or throwing hatchets, we’re ready for some fun in the sun and have all activities up and running. Some other steps we are taking:
Yes, the pool and hot tubs are open.
Yes, the spa will be open using county and state recommended service and safety guidelines.
Yes, in modified capacity that includes outdoor and large spaces, while honoring social distancing and smaller group sizes.
We have adopted a comprehensive four-tiered approach to ensure a safe environment:
We want to ensure all of our guests’ safety, so we will be happy to help you rebook your stay for future dates if circumstances warrant moving dates. Please contact us at 970-887-3344 so we can assist you.
Your safety while at the ranch has never been more important to our housekeeping staff and they are doing an amazing job evaluating and elevating standards for your stay.
Our culinary team, led by Executive Chef Cory Untch, has exciting new healthy-focused menu selections that are tailored to meet the needs of our guests while complying with COVID-19 regulations.
Ranch Blog
An inherent part of the true Western ethos lies in being able to experience something few others have before that thing becomes tradition and the legends settle in. That’s exactly what awaits you at Evergreen Lodge, the newest addition to C Lazy U Ranch’s collection of luxurious Rocky Mountain cabins. Now booking for Spring 2026,…
From the Horse's Mouth
We wanted a different, outdoor, activity-driven vacation that involved snow and would be an amazing place to celebrate Christmas away from home. We appreciated all the Christmas related decor, festivities, and the icing on the cake was the gift of a Christmas tree, lights and ornaments in our room!! My kids and I absolutely loved that touch! This is going above and beyond. So appreciated that this was done to make us feel at home during our stay.
~ Christina & Brad B.., 12-30-2021
