The Pines Ranch is nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This mountain range is the tallest, longest, contiguous mountain range on planet Earth! The sun shines 335 days a year over its snow capped peaks and there is plenty of room to ride, relax and explore. Guests at the Pines Ranch enjoy clean air, gorgeous mountain scenery, an outstanding western riding programme, historic hiking trails, special trout water fishing, and home cooked meals, right along side luxuries like an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and sauna. Lodging and accommodation at the Pines Ranch are comfortable modern or rustic cabins connected by paths around the property. Each cabin has a private bathroom and one is a duples on upper and lower levels. Wholesome meals are served at the Knotty Pine Dining Hall three times a day and in the afternoon try a visit to the old fashioned Tea Rooms. Horseback riding is the centrepiece of your vacation at the Pines Ranch. Their expert wranglers will match you up with a horse right away. You will learn how to ride or have the opportunity to improve your riding skills all week. The horse training and riding programme is one of the best in the state of Colorado. There are lots of activities to choose from at the Pines Ranch aside from the riding programme. High mountain picnics, country swing dance lessons, campfire sing-a-longs, hiking, trail riding, fly-fishing in the Colorado wilderness, special teen and children’s programs and more, are all a part of your adventure travel vacation at the Pines Ranch.

Prices start from 2 May-12 June 2010 £827 plus ranch gratuity of £79 pp per week

13 June-21 Aug 2010 £984.00 plus ranch gratuity £94.00

22 Aug-2 Oct 2010 £827.00 pp plus £79.00 ranch gratuity

6 night stay-  includes 3 meals a day and all riding activities.  Recommend hiring a car or Advantage Car Rental Depot in Colorado Springs for transfer

Seasonal white-water rafting trips are available at an additional cost. Nearby Westcliffe has numerous stores, bars and restaurants as well as a new bowling alley for those looking for an evening out.

Transfers are available from Colorado Springs but at $200 per person, a rented car would probably represent better value and give you the opportunity to explore locally. American Round-Up visited this ranch in August 2006. All prices are per person unless otherwise specified. Please call American Round-Up on 01798 865946 to book this ranch. Remember we charge the same as the ranchers do and only by booking through us can your holiday be protected by our industry bonding.