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February 2020
Women’s Skate Skiing Clinic
Learn skate cross-country skiing skills with our top instructor and enjoy the camaraderie of skiing with other women. All levels welcome. COST: $45 clinic only | $85 clinic, trail pass, and ski equipment REGISTRATION: 970-726-8231 or email activities@devilsthumbranch.com LOCATION: Zach's Mercantile
Ski, Sip, & Spa Women’s Day
Enjoy a women’s only day to have fun and fellowship with your ski sisters. Focus on healthy living, skiing award-winning cross-country trails, relaxation, and restoration. The full-day experience includes classic and skate ski instruction, waxing clinic, lunch, yoga, wine, and cheese. $150 per person 8:30am–5:00pm | Broad Axe Barn RESERVE NOW More Details: If you are driving from Denver or Boulder give yourself plenty of time to beat the traffic so you’re not stressed when you arrive! Registration starts at…
Skijoring and Dog Spa Day
Learn the sport of cross-country skiing with your dog! Head out on the award-winning Nordic ski trails at Devil's Thumb Ranch and learn to work as a team with your four-legged friend. Easy to learn, an incredible workout, and fun activity for both of you to enjoy during the winter. Pamper your pup after a day on the trails, learning to trim nails stress-free, massage, and more. COST: $150 includes clinic, lunch, trail pass, ski rentals, and harness RESERVE: 970-726-8231…
March 2020
POSTPONED – Vitality: Nurture by Nature Wellness Retreat
THIS RETREAT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Please check back for updates. In partner with Integral Travel, Devil's Thumb Ranch is offering four days and three nights in the pristine, Colorado mountain landscapes to reconnect your body, mind, and spirit with nature's elements. Held in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, you will be guided into a deeper connection with the earth element during a hike through the colorful fall foliage, as well as filling your body with delicious, nutritional meals sourced from the…
May 2020
Bird Viewing
*All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests only. Join Scott Rashid, Director of the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute (CARRI) on a leisurely bird walk along the grounds of the Ranch. As you walk, Scott will identify the birds by sight and by sound, and teach you about the types of birds seen on the property. This is for both the novice and the more advanced birder. Dates: May 23, June 13 & 27, July…
June 2020
Postponed – Unbridled: Equine Retreat for Women
THIS RETREAT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Please check back for updates. Find clarity and purpose through the healing power of horses with retreat leader Devon Combs, a globally recognized Equine Gestalt Coach, inspirational speaker, and contributing author of the Amazon bestseller, Speaking Your Truth: Courageous Stories from Inspiring Women. The Unbridled Retreat is a life-changing experience that leads you to immediate and positive change. Share moments - with horses and a group of like-minded women - that will transform the way you…
Private Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park
*All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests only. Experience a personal, transformative adventure into Rocky Mountain National Park where few others go. Dave Lively, a Certified Interpretive Guide and Certified Tour Guide, will shine light on the rich history of “Rocky” in a way that brings adventures of people of the past to life. With stories and one-of-a-kind photos, he will connect you to events and personal journeys from the past, transporting you back in time…
October 2020
Fall Wellness Retreat
Hosted by Center Strength Studios & Simply Nourished Nutrition Join us for a socially-distanced wellness weekend in the fresh, crisp mountain air and serene settings of Devil's Thumb Ranch. Connect with nature and restore your body and soul with hiking, nutrition, movement, and more. Invincible Immunity - Ellie Kempton from Simply Nourished Nutrition will teach us how to strengthen our immune systems, particularly relevant this fall season. Her sessions are inspiring, educational, and just plain fun. An immunity building cooking demo…
December 2020
Wax Clinic
Learn how to wax your classic skis and skate skis to prepare for the Nordic season and get ready to hit the trails at the best cross-country ski resort in North America. Limited space. Reservations required through Zach's Mercantile by calling 970-726-8231. Complimentary and reserved for lodging guests and season passholders.
January 2021
Skijoring Clinics
Learn to cross-country ski with your dog! Head out on the Ranch’s Nordic ski trails and learn to work as a team with your dog. Easy to learn and fun, skijoring is a great way for you and your dog to get exercise in the winter. Dates: January 10 & 24, February 7 & 21 Time: 11:00am-12:30pm Location: Meet outside by the ice rink Cost for Lodging Guest: $40 for clinic only, $85 package that includes harness, trail pass, ski rental,…