Black Mountain

We are a full service working guest and cattle ranch located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies between Vail and Steamboat Springs. Rather than a rigid schedule we offer activities in the most flexible way possible. We want you to choose what you want to do, when you want to do it and whom you want to do it with. Unlimited horseback riding and instruction, longhorn cattle drives EVERY week, overnight pack trips, fishing, shooting, rafting and more. Swap stories in our fully licensed saloon after an awesome day in the Colorado high country.

Guest Capacity: 35
Meeting Capacity: 35
Dates Open:
May 30 2010 to Sep 18 2010
Riding Dates: May 25 2009 to Sep 19 2009
Minimum Age For Independent Riding: 6 years old
Minimum Age Accepted at Ranch: 0 years old
Nearest Airport:
Vail / Eagle (EGE) 1 hour - free pickup
Denver (DEN) 3 hour - charge for pickup

Lodging Description:
Choose among four private cabins and eight cozy suites each featuring a private bath, fireplace, sitting area and custom log furniture built right here on the ranch. We include daily maid service and have a laundry facility for guest use. Take a detailed tour through all the rooms on our website.

Recreation Description:
Unlimited horseback riding and instruction, genuine longhorn cattle drives EVERY WEEK, overnight pack trips, whitewater rafting, skeet shooting, riflery, archery, children's program, trip to the rodeo in Steamboat Springs. We own all our horses and pride ourselves on the quality of our herd. Whether you are an inexperienced rider looking for a calm, gentle mount or an experienced rider who rides daily, we will find a horse to match your ability and disposition.

Food Description:
Our chef will surprise you with a varied selection of culinary delights, sure to please even those with the most discriminating tastes; of course there is always simpler fare for the less adventurous. Our cookie jar in the main lodge is always full with homemade treats and you can always count on complimentary appetizers during happy hour in the saloon.

Rates

• Adult Rate: $2,365 / Week double occ, $2,585 single occ
• Children Rate: $1815 / Week 6 -14 and Under 6 $908
• Service Charge/Tip Rate: Our tip policy is strictly optional, most guests leave around 15%.
• Tax Rate: 3.9%
• Accepted Payment Methods Cash, Check, Master Card and Visa
• Travel Agents Accepted: Yes

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Accomodations

• Lodge Accommodations
• Cabin Accommodations
• Weekly Stay: 7 nights, Sunday - Sunday

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Activities

Children's Program:
Our children's counselors provide special activities for kids of all ages. Including riding, hiking, fishing, crafts and nature studies. Our petting zoo is a favorite for everyone as we encourage involvement with the feeding and care of the animals. We figure one of the most important parts of a ranch vacation is families coming together so we do encourage families to ride together but are always flexible if the adults or kids want to join other groups. While adults relax in the saloon with a cold beverage after a day in the saddle there is always something going on for the kids in the afternoon. Our wranglers are well known for challenging guests in a game of pool or a late afternoon soccer game.
Minimum Age: 0     Maximum Age: 14

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Other Amenities

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Other Seasons

Hunting:
We offer fully guided Elk and Mule Deer hunts during archery, muzzleloader and rifle seasons in the fall. We limit each hunt to six hunters which keeps the pressure at a minimum.

• Capacity: 6 per season
• Hunting Season: Archery, Muzzle Loader, Rifle
• Giuides: Guided

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Special Events

Conventions, Meetings & Retreats:
A casual setting with many teambuilding activities available for smaller, more intimate groups. Meeting facilities are available in the main lodge or saloon or break into smaller groups in individual cabins.

• Activities: All Ranch Activities.
• Capacity: 35
• Minimum Nights: 3
• Season: Late Spring or Early Fall

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Weddings:
Whether it is a few friends for an intimate gathering or a larger event we can help make the day go smoothly and be one to treasure forever. We provide all on premise food and beverage service from simple to gourmet and can handle all the many details involved from flowers to entertainment.

• Planning: Works with the ranch manager directly to make sure all your needs are taken care of.
• Officiant: We can arrange for either civil or religious officials.

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Family Reunions:
Book all or part of the ranch with special activities and rates to make sure that those of all ages have the time of their life.

• Capacity: 50
• Discount: Call the Ranch.
• Book Entire Ranch
  Please Call the Ranch for details.

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