“Luxury dude ranch” might seem like an oxymoron. But at this all-inclusive, family-friendly destination, that’s precisely what you’ll experience. C Lazy U, a year-round guest ranch in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, offers the best of both worlds: high-class amenities and down-home experiences, with luxurious cabins, gourmet meals, daily trail rides and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy in all seasons. It’s been around since 1919, and is a favorite with families from around the world. Here are some seasonal highlights.

Winter

• Horseback riding through the snowy mountain trails
• Ice hockey and skating on a Zamboni-groomed pond
• Snowmobiling for a thrilling outdoor winter experience
• Snowtubing on a private tubing hill
• Evening sleigh rides
• Invigorating snowshoeing and cross-country skiing

Spring

• Horseback riding among the wildflowers on the trails.
• Pampering with massages and other treatments at the Lazy You Spa
• Hiking in Colorado’s scenic mountains
• Mountain biking on the winding trails
• Fly fishing in private streams (they’re an Orvis-endorsed lodge)

Summer

• Horseback riding through lush, green scenery
• Barrel racing lessons
• Tennis playing on private courts
• Swimming at the pool
• Scavenger hunts

Fall

• Fly fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout in private stretches of Willow Creek
• Mountain biking through the golden forest with provided mountain bikes
• Archery with expert training
• You time in the award-winning Lazy You Spa

“This is our favorite family vacation. We’ve gone to Antarctica, the Galapagos, the Amazon. We’ve done some adventurous vacations, but this is our very favorite.”

-Kristine, C Lazy U Guest