You can create your own schedule for the holiday
weekend, combining dance and music with other great activities.
You can also extend your stay at the Ranches. See Costs
page for more info.
| Off Site | On Site |
|---|---|
| Hot Springs | Snowshoeing |
| Skiing & Snowboarding | Sledding |
| Cross-Country Skiing | Ice Skating? |
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Hot Springs. About a 10 minute drive away, Cottonwood Hot Springs are open until 12 midnight. $10 per person in the winter. Mt. Princeton Hot Springs are also fairly close.
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Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
There are three areas within about an hour's drive from the Ranches.
*Copper Mountain. Over 2400 acres of varied terrain, including wide-open bowls for advanced skiers. 58 miles from the Ranches. 866-841-2481.
*Ski Cooper. The closest and "friendliest" resort. A small hill, great for beginners and families. Advanced skiers can go backcountry by snow cat. 800-707-6114.
*Monarch Mountain. Steeper than Cooper with the home-town resort feel. 670 acres along the Continental Divide. 888-996-7669.
Breckenridge, Vail, and Keystone are also fairly close.
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Cross-Country Skiing. Gear can be rented at The Trailhead, a local store. Call 719-395-8001 for prices. When the snow is good, you can XC or Telemark Ski right from your cabin. If there's less snow around the ranches, several scenic trails are within a 45-minute drive.
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Snowshoeing. $5 per person. Bring your own snowshoes or rent a pair from A/U.
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Sledding. Wuhoo! We have sleds you can use for free.
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Frozen Lake. Enjoy a game of boot hockey or try some rustic ice skating on our frozen pond.