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Early Holiday Rate Saver

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December 16 - 22, 2026

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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.

Extend your holiday stay at C Lazy U! Come a little early and save with our early holiday rates. You’ll still enjoy luxury lodging, gourmet food and most ranch activities. Or, grab a little winter vacation fun before heading to your relatives’ house for Christmas. Either way, you’ll save on a winter holiday that DudeRanch.com ranked as the BEST Dude Ranch to Visit in Winter!

  • DATES: December 16 – 22, 2026
  • RATES (per person per night):
    • Adult Double Occupancy: from $623*
    • Adult Single Occupancy: from $737*
    • Children age 3-17: from $415*
  • MINIMUM STAY: 3 nights

*Taxes (approx. 5%) and resort fees (20%) apply

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AMAZING! The horses were great, wranglers were very friendly and knowledgeable! Duchess and Hauss were wonderful horses. LOVE this place and the amazing customer service provided! The activities were all wonderful, food was amazing and the views were awesome! The horseback riding experience here was the best I have ever experienced anywhere! Love bonding with your own horse all week and the fact you cater to different riding abilities.

~ Jeana B., 10-16-2021

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