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Family Spring Break Vacations

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March 2 - 7, 2027

March 8 - 21, 2027

March 22 - 28, 2027

March 29 - April 4, 2027

   Spring Break Activity Schedule Featured in USA Today

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.

This Spring Break, break out of the ordinary and enjoy the C Lazy U ranch lifestyle. Our ranch was named “The Best Dude Ranch to Visit in Winter” and you’ll see why as soon as you arrive.

Packed with activities for the entire family, you can choose to spoil yourself at our top-rated spa, embark on a fun-filled horseback ride or take in the majestic views of the Rocky Mountains on a cross-country skiing adventure–all while our chef prepares amazing gourmet meals for you daily.

Season activities include:

  • Horseback Riding (NO horseback riding on Sunday)
  • Snowmobiling**
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Sleigh Rides
  • Snow Tubing
  • Feed Wagon
  • Complimentary shuttle to Granby Ranch and Winter Park ski resorts
  • For families with children that are too young to ride, the Little Ranch Hands program is available. Please sign up in the Outfitters Cabin.

C Lazy U Dude Ranch is all-inclusive and most activities are included in your nightly rate.

  • DATES:
    • March 2 – 7, 2027
    • March 8 – 21, 2027
    • March 22 – 28, 2027
    • March 29 – April 4, 2027
  • RATES (per person per night):
    • Adult Double Occupancy: from $642*
    • Adult Single Occupancy: from $758*
    • Children age 3-17: from $427*
  • MINIMUM STAY: 3 nights
  • No horseback riding on Sundays

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

**Additional charge for this activity.

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I participated in the Julie Goodnight Clinic and loved every single minute. As a fairly new rider, I was worried that I would get overwhelmed or feel left behind, but instead I learned so much from instructors and participants. This experience was well beyond my expectations. I seriously have no complaints about course structure or content. I've already been using some of the skills I learned and my horses and I are more connected and I can tell my riding has improved 10x. Just can't say enough good things about Julie and her team. If the sessions were spread out to 5 days, I would be onboard because it was pretty intense (although I think it was exactly what I needed as a newer rider).

~ Melissa H., 10-25-2021

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