Winter Colorado Vacations

During our transformation from dude ranch to ski lodge, we convert our horseback riding trails into 25km of groomed cross country skiing trails. We welcome cross country skiers, skate skiers, snowshoers, backcountry skiers, and those seeking a unique winter ski vacation each winter. Of course, we also continue to offer horseback riding.

Each day our ski guides will visit with you to help plan your day. Your day could include helping Brady feed our herd of over 100 horses with the sleigh, a snowshoe up Home Mountain for an awe inspiring view of the Elk River valley, a cross country ski over to Llamasary, a quick skate ski around Aspen Arches, a hair raising trip down the tubing hill or reading a book by the fire. Most guests find themselves going out for another ski to make room for the next meal that Chef Clyde Nelson and his staff are preparing.

For those of you that would prefer downhill skiing at the nearby Steamboat Ski Resort, we offer a complimentary shuttle to and from the base each day. We will even pack you a lunch before you head out.

We can also arrange a half day tour with local outfitters for fly fishing on the Yampa River, driving your own team of dogs, or speeding across an open meadow on a snowmobile. All of these are very popular and fill up quickly, we encourage you to let Selina or Johnny know prior to your arrival that you would be interested in any of these activities.

Two of the most popular times at The Home Ranch during the winter are Christmas and New Year's. This is a time when we have many families, couples and groups return to celebrate this special time of year in our winter wonderland. In addition to daily activities and evening entertainment, we are able to remember that this time of year is about spending time with people you care about. For our staff that is seeing familiar faces from years past. For our guests, that is spending time with their loved ones and getting to reconnect with our staff and each other. During the holiday season, we ask for a five night stay.

Did you know that Steamboat Springs Colorado has produced over 70 winter Olympians and the 2010 Nordic Combined Silver Medal Team? During late February and March we have many families join us for a ski vacation combining cross country skiing, winter horseback riding, downhill skiing at Steamboat Ski Resort and snowshoeing. This is a great chance to introduce your family to the life long sport of Nordic skiing and reconnect with each other before summer arrives.

• The highly-praised gourmet cuisine of executive chef Clyde Nelson at every meal
• Exceptional winter horseback riding
• All of our Winter Adventures and Activities
• Experienced wranglers, skiing and snowshoeing guides, gear and equipment
• Colorado Cross country skiing- classic and skate skiing on 30km of groomed trail on the ranch
• Guided backcountry skiing in the nearby Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest
• Guided Colorado fly fishing at our Orvis-endorsed fly fishing lodge
• Great live music, health and happiness for your whole family
• Complimentary shuttle service to and from Hayden Airport (HDN)
• Complimentary shuttle service to Steamboat Ski Resort