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Horseback Riding

Explore the valley and surrounding mountains as we were meant to. On horseback. Steamboat is steeped in western heritage, and there's no better way to experience it than first hand on one of the many ranches that call the Yampa Valley home.

SADDLE BACK RANCH
A perfect opportunity to enjoy some beautiful scenery, take some gorgeous pictures, and learn about the cows and calves. There is excellent chance of seeing wildlife. All tours are available May 24 through September 30, 2017.

Horseback Dinner Rides

Your choice of taking a 30-minute horseback or horse-drawn wagon ride to our new Double Dollar Lodge. When you arrive at the lodge you will be welcomed with cold drinks and given a chance to take in the scenery before dinner. After dinner take a chance and let us teach you how to calf rope. At the end of the evening you will enjoy the ride home viewing the beautiful Colorado sunset from the wagon or on horseback. Offered at 5:15pm Wednesdays and Fridays.

DINNER MENU
Your choice of New York Strip Steak, Marinated & Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Baked Garlic Salmon or Teriyaki Chicken. Served with Cowboy Baked Beans, Ranch Style Potato, Romaine salad topped with Saddleback Ranch's Garlic Vinaigrette dressing and warm bread. For dessert, it will be the Chef’s choice (some examples: brownies, strawberry- rhubarb dessert, chocolate cherry cake, peach crisp or warm bread pudding with a vanilla sauce.)

KIDS MENU
Hamburger or hot dog or may choose from adult menu.

*We have a wide selection of wines off our wine list and several choices of domestic and micro-brewed bottled beers available for purchase upon arrival.

Cattle Drive

Spend the morning with us as we move cattle, check for sickness, get in strays and make sure that everything on the ranch is doing well. Our cattle drives rides are unique in the way that they are not “nose to tail” trail rides, nothing here is "staged" and day to day tasks do vary. Offered at 8:00am Wednesday through Saturday.

Cattle drives are a time where you can get back to life's essentials, the horse riding pace on cattle drives is usually slow, that’s what makes a cattle drive a wonderful experience, time to gain respect for these animals and learn a little about yourself in the process, maybe make a four legged friend or two. 3-4 hour ride or until the job gets done.

Scenic & Photo Rides (1 and 2 hours)

Enjoy a 1-hour scenic ride or 2-hour photo opportunity ride. A perfect way to enjoy the scenery, take some pictures, and learn about the cows and calves. There is excellent chance of seeing wildlife. Horses for all riding abilities. Must be at least 6 years old to participate. The 1-hour tour is offered at 2:00pm Thursdays and Sundays. 2-hour tours are available 9:00am or 1:30pm Wednesday - Saturday.

Tour Type	Age	Rate*
Horseback Dinner Ride	6 years & up	$95
Cattle Drive	10 years & up	$130
1-Hour Scenic Ranch Ride	6 years & up	$55
2-Hour Photo Opportunity Ride	6 years & up	$70

* These are the 2017 summer rates.

Del's Triangle 3 Ranch
Residing in the Yampa Valley for six generations, Del's Triangle 3 Ranch has been outfitting and riding horses through the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness area, located in the Routt National Forest, since 1962. Ride on deer and elk trails and explore wildflower meadows and aspen forests while observing local wildlife.

About the Tours
Del's Triangle 3 Ranch offers one hour, two hour, half day and full day horseback rides. Full and half day rides include a sack lunch. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to ride time. Guests must provide transportation to Del's Triangle 3 Ranch.

Requirements
Children must be at least 6 years old and able to mount and ride a horse on their own, no riding double. Signed waiver required. Maximum rider weight is 250lbs.

TOUR TYPE	AGE	RATE*
1 Hour Ride (9am & 12:30pm)	6 years & up	$55
2 Hours Ride (10am & 2pm)	6 years & up	$85
Half Day Lunch Ride (9am)	6 years & up	$175
Full Day Lunch Ride (9am)	6 years & up	$350

* These are the 2017 summer rates.

Steamboat Lake Outfitters
This is not your average horseback tour. The rides with Steamboat Lake Outfitters are exciting adventures on the Routt National Forest for the experienced rider yet safe enough for the beginner.With views of the Zirkel Wilderness, creek crossings, open meadows and timbered areas you will experience a wide variety of landscape. It is common to see moose and deer on our trips not to mention the other beautiful wildlife, wild flowers and aspen groves.

ABOUT THE TOURS
Steamboat Lake Outfitters offers full day and half day rides starting daily at 8am, May 26 - October 1, 2017. The full day ride can be horseback riding only, or include fishing. Snacks and water are included with the half day ride. Full day rides include lunch, snacks and water. Gratuity is not included but is appreciated.

REQUIREMENTS
Children must be at least 6 years old. No double riding.

TOUR TYPE	AGE	RATE*
Full Day (riding or riding/fishing)	6 Years & Up	$300
Half Day	6 Years & Up	$150

* These are the 2017 summer rates. All tours start at 8am.

Elk River Guest Ranch
On the mainstay 2 hour ride, the ranch's wranglers take you into the Routt National Forest through aspen and pine forest and up into beautiful wildflower meadows. Big views and forested trails make this a well-rounded ride. Best for confident beginners, intermediate and advanced riders. Ages 7 years and up. A personalized approach keeps group rides small. Rides are offered daily at 10:00am and 2:00pm, September 24 through November 1, 2017.

Tour Type	Age	Rate*
2 Hour Fall Ride	7 years & up	$89

*These are 2017 summer rates.

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