Happy 100th, C Lazy U!
Scent of sagebrush, aka “cowboy perfume” Sizzling s’mores The scenic two-hour drive from Denver The Main L Lodge, built 70 years ago The 53 high peaks nearby 50 years of multigenerational family visits A 40-foot-high rock wall on the ranch ropes course The 35-foot-high “Leap of Faith” pole on the adventure ropes course Proximity to RMNP Petey, the Sicilian donkey All-day rides over 13 miles of trails The seven miles of private fishable water on and off the ranch A Gold Medal Orvis-endorsed fly fishing lodge Luxury summer spa tents suspended over the banks of Willow Creek The 8,500 acres of private land to roam 200 head of quarterhorses The freshly caught grilled rainbow trout The remodeled cabins made of beetle-kill pine The three-beat horse cantor Hiking Mt. Baldy The morning and evening horse herd “jingle” (a guest favorite) The heated indoor riding arena The weekly guest “show-deo” The expert horsemanship program The summer cattle herding clinic The twice-daily horseback rides The horses for all levels The summer swimming pool The kiddie donkey cart rides Big Mike Post-hike hot tubbing Cross-country skiing on freshly groomed tracks Evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Main Lodge Zooming on the zipline Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard French Toast The first snowfall The evening lantern-lit winter ice hockey games Holiday season fireside hot chocolate The Christmas horse-drawn sleigh arrival of Santa Children Christmas caroling to parents Finessing the Sled Hill double-tube snow spin technique The winter sunset and full moon snowshoe Majestic Western landscape paintings Poolside lunches Lessons in mountain-biking Cabin chic decor Draft-horse winter sleigh rides Cardroom historic family photos Trimming the Christmas tree Hummingbirds Sipping straws made from hay Bald eagles Pine and blue spruce trees bordering cabins $100 anniversary Boogie Bootlegger Cocktail Evening “kumbaya” moments near the hot tub fireplace Front porch rocker meadow views Colorful Pendleton blankets Shadows building and fading across the snowy winter landscape The first pop of green in spring The campfire branding ritual The partnership with Colorado Horse Rescue Kids carnival and talent show nights The “sandwich” horseback kids ride Barrel race? Oh, yes you can! Autumn aspen trees Coyote howls The snowmobile tours with Continental Divide views Mountain bike rides through pines and peaks Rocky Mountain–inspired cuisine served family style Plush guest robes The award-winning wine program “Cowboy” Dawn Cone Summer slopes blanketed in wildflowers Betsy Loaner cowboy boots The Fourth of July ranch parade Stargazing Cowboy copper tub spa soaks Homemade donuts The pronghorn antelope herd Prohibition-era cocktail-making classes Moose and elk Centennial celebration fireworks Tranquil Trails Massage Design-your-own family brand Unlimited second helpings at dinner Trains, Horses, and Wild West Stay Package Western music sing-alongs Woodsie cookout breakfasts The on-site horse whisperer Wine tastings in the new Adega Wine Room Cheerful, can-do employees Kids’ golden horseshoes The family morning horseback rides Inner cowgirl special retreats 29er mountain bikes The ice cream bar Archery The horse barn and tack room aromatherapy Western ranch heritage preservation
