Wine & Dine Weekend in November
November 6 – 9, 2026Featuring our Executive Chef and Sommelier Tony, you’ll be treated to 4- and 5-course gourmet meals with exceptional wine pairings.
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At a Glance – A Colorado Winter Trip
Dates:
January to Early April
Rates:
Rates are set per event.
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Check-in/Check-out Times:
Check-in: 3 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Minimum Stay:
Typically 2 or 3 nights, varies by event
Children’s Program:
Little Ranch Hands for children too young to ride
Inclusive Activities:
Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Snowtubing, Snowshoeing, and more! Winter Activities »
Extra Activities:
Snowmobiling, Trap Shooting, Spa, Ski Packages
Tips for Planning Your Colorado Family Vacation:
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The grand American West and the Rocky Mountains await, and with a vacation to C Lazy U dude ranch and luxury resort, we invite you to step into an enchanting world where every moment is a page in your own adventure story.
At C Lazy U Ranch, we promise beautiful natural scenery, the winter sports & activities complements, and an experience that cultivates the powerful bond shared between family and friends.
Our all-inclusive Colorado winter family vacation packages include:
- Luxury lodgings, featuring spacious family-style cabins and secluded couples’ lodges, all with real wood-burning fireplaces
- Fine dining, including gourmet breakfasts, lunches, and intimate dinners prepared with farm-to-table ingredients and complemented by an award-winning wine list and full bar
- The best winter ranch activities, featuring horseback riding, snowtubing, cross-country skiing, trap shooting, archery, and so much more!
As one of Colorado’s best winter resorts, C Lazy U dude ranch captures the spirit of Colorado winters to make your holiday getaway something truly special to share with the family.
Winter Specials & Events
Pre-Thanksgiving Family Getaway
November 20 – 25, 2026Ease into the holiday season with a Pre-Thanksgiving Family Getaway at C Lazy U Ranch. Enjoy a relaxed early-winter stay with family activities, gourmet dining, and the option to extend into Thanksgiving.
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Early Winter Family Dates
December 9 – 12, 2026Rare short-stay opportunity with discounted rates! Get an early start to winter fun with a trip up the mountain to C Lazy U Ranch!
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2026 All-inclusive Christmas Family Vacations
December 22 – 27, 2026Christmas at the ranch is a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive experience that allows you to enjoy the best parts of the holiday without any of the work. Create lasting memories with your family this holiday season.
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2026 All-Inclusive New Year’s Family Vacation
December 27 – January 2, 2027Celebrate the New Year at C Lazy U Ranch, the perfect place for families and couples alike. Enjoy winter activities by day and ring in the new year with a lively party!
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Post-Holiday Rate Saver
January 2 – 6, 2027Keep the holiday spirit alive with a post-holiday winter vacation at C Lazy U Ranch. Enjoy the full ranch experience, including winter activities —all while relaxing in luxurious accommodations.
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Martin Luther King Weekend
January 15 – 19, 2027Escape to C Lazy U Ranch for a fun-filled Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend. The package includes meals, activities, and accommodation. Book early, as spaces fill up fast!
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Winter Wonderland Getaway
January 21 – 24, 2027Join us for an amazing Winter Wonderland Escape and enjoy the C Lazy U’s award-winning ranch lifestyle this winter!
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Presidents’ Day Weekend
February 10 – 21, 2027Celebrate Presidents’ Day Weekend at C Lazy U Ranch with a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. This family-friendly getaway offers something for everyone.
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March 2 – 7, 2027Come up the mountain for Spring Break and stay with us! Named the best dude ranch for a winter visit, guests can enjoy our activities or hop on a free shuttle to a nearby ski resort!
View DetailsA Typical Day During Your Colorado Winter Family Vacation at C Lazy U Ranch
Winter Mornings at the Ranch
After waking up in a warm, cozy cabin, guests are greeted with a hot cup of Cowboy Coffee and a hearty ranch-style family breakfast. Once guests are full and ready to go, it’s time for festive fun and winter adventures.
Winter Horseback Riding: What to Expect
- No horseback riding on check-in and check-out days.
- Winter rides are walk-only for the safety of both horses and guests. If you want to trot or lope, we recommend visiting May–October, when trail riding is more active.
- Most trails are closed in winter, but we maintain two trail areas for rides ranging 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. If you want to explore more of the ranch’s 8500+ acres in the winter you may wish to consider a snowmobile tour.
Winter Afternoons at the Ranch
Families have access to near-endless winter activities without ever having to leave the ranch’s breathtaking 8,500 acres. Some of our guests’ favorite complimentary winter activities at the ranch include:
- Horseback rides: All ages from 6 to 100 can sign up to ride through the snowy mountain trails on a horse equipped with special cleated shoes to prevent slipping.
- Ice hockey and skating: Hold family-friendly games and competition on our Zamboni-groomed pond.
- Snowtubing: Hit the private tubing hill for hours of downhill fun.
- Sleigh rides: Take a picturesque excursion on a sleigh drawn by our team of Belgian Draft Horses.
- Snowshoeing: Explore the trails at one of the best snowshoe destinations in the world.
- Cross-country skiing: See the sights on our four miles of groomed cross-country ski trails.
For even more fun, some of Colorado’s best ski resorts are right around the corner! After you’ve had your fill of fun in the chilly Colorado air, you can warm up in the hot tub or head to the full-service Lazy You Spa for some of the most unique wellness and massage experiences in the US.
Winter Evenings at the Ranch
When the sun has set, the guests head to the Main Lodge for a gourmet meal prepared by the Executive Chef and paired with a choice of wine, beer, or cocktails.
Cozy winter evenings are spent with the family fireside while enjoying hot cocoa, s’mores, games, music, and evening entertainment.
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Winter Adventures for the Kids
Winter at C Lazy U Ranch is full of exciting activities for kids and families to enjoy together. From outdoor adventures to creative indoor fun, there’s something for everyone to love. Families can explore the ranch and create lasting memories through a variety of thrilling and weather-appropriate activities.
Some of the winter activities include:
- Horseback trail rides
- Sleigh rides
- Horse & donkey grooming clinics
- Little Sledding Hill for tiny tykes
- Snow tubing hill
- Ice skating and hockey on the Zamboni-groomed pond
- Guided cross country skiing or snowshoe tours
- Feedwagon (take hay out to the horses in the pastures!)
- Arts, crafts, and games in the Patio House
For families with young children not yet ready to ride, the ranch offers the Little Ranch Hands program. Scheduled during family horseback rides, this program allows adults and older kids to enjoy the trails worry-free. Meanwhile, the little ones have a blast with experienced counselors and kids their own age, making memories of their own.
Ski Trips to Winter Park & Granby Ranch Resorts
In addition to on-ranch cross-country skiing trails, C Lazy U dude ranch offers ski packages to the renowned Winter Park and Granby Ranch ski areas. Guests can take advantage of C Lazy U’s convenient curb-to-curb shuttle service to both ski resorts.
Rental equipment can be obtained at a local ski shop prior to your arrival upon request, and we can also arrange ski or snowboard lessons. C Lazy U Ranch gives guests the opportunity to enjoy unparalleled skiing while getting away from the hustle and bustle of busy ski resorts.
I’m still blissed out after our weekend at the ranch. Philip and I have traveled all over the state and truly, it was one of the best trips we’ve ever had. Thanks so much for extending the experience to us. Although ranch stays are trending and there are so many options in Colorado, I don’t think I really understood the allure until visiting for myself.
For one, I’m so glad we went in the wintertime. In chatting with the staff (who were all fabulous — service was a big stand-out feature), I got the impression that January-March is a quiet season. But man, are people missing out. We saw so much wildlife, enjoyed guided experiences with such intimate groups, and had a level of privacy I’ve never come across at an all-inclusive resort. The activities were abundant, the facilities and rental gear were high quality, and the food! The wine pairing dinner was an unexpected surprise and again, so intimate and enjoyable.
The whole experience was such a treat. Thank you again. High praise all around. There’s really so much to love about the destination.
– Abigail Bliss, January 24-26, 2025
What are You Waiting For?
At C Lazy U, we invite you to be part of an enchanting escape that blends the essence of the American West with the modern allure of a five-star resort. Become part of the C Lazy U family, and learn firsthand why our historic ranch has been voted one of the best winter vacation destinations in the world. Start planning your holiday vacation or winter getaway today!
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