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Devil's Thumb Ranch and the Winter Park/Fraser Chamber are happy to present the 2020 Stagecoach Classic, our 7th Annual 30k/15k classic-only cross-country ski race and tour. The event will start at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, traverse through the former Idlewild Ski Area and finish with a beer garden, DJ, and food vendors at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park. A portion of the proceeds will go to Grand County's local non-profit, Mountain Family Center. REGISTER HERE   INTERESTED…

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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

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Calling skiers of all ages and levels for a Nordic skate race on our award-winning cross-country skiing trails! Register now for 5 km, 3 km, and 2 km races. REGISTER ONLINE   Schedule: Bib pick-up - 7:30 am - 9:00 am - Day Lodge Start time - 9:00 am - First starter, 15 second interval start 5 km course Males - Senior/U20/U18 Males - Master/U16 Females - Senior/U20/U18/U16 Females - Master 10 minute break for course change 3 km course…

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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…

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Celebrate the holiday weekend appreciating our beautiful country in the untamed natural landscapes of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Saturday, May 23, 2020 Bird Viewing 9am – 11am | Zach’s/Outdoors Leisurely walk and bird watch around the grounds of the Ranch. Learn about the birds seen on the property and how to identify them by sight and by sound. For both the novice and the more advanced birder. Complimentary for lodging guests. $40 for Day Visitors. Call our Activities Team to…

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*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…

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*All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests only.  Happening all summer long, our local beekeeper Brett Gingrich will teach guests about the exciting world of bees. Donning a full beekeeper suit, guests will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with our Ranch bees, learn their history and importance to our ecology system, and understand the care and maintenance bee hives require. Each guest will also take home their own yummy comb honey! Cost:…

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*All activities are temporarily reserved for in-house lodging guests only. Advanced reservations for lodging guests are required. Walk-in reservations cannot be serviced at this time. Whether you're here to relax or play or experience it all, the Ranch has something for everyone big and small! 8:30 AM - Guided Nature Hike  |  Mat Pilates (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun only) 9:00 AM - Archery  |  Fly-Fishing Lesson  |  First Zip Line Tour Starts 9:30 AM - Horseback Trail Ride 10:00 AM…

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GAZE UPON THE STARS WITH US *All activities and special events are currently reserved for lodging guests only. Gather the family and share in the story of the stars. Join guest Astronomer Dave Schlichting as he leads us on an astounding tour of the magnificent display that is the night sky on the precipice of the Continental Divide. We are elated to offer a number of Star Parties this summer. 8PM | Heck's Tavern Patio Complimentary for Lodging Guests FOR…

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*All activities are temporarily reserved for in-house lodging guests only. Advanced reservations for lodging guests are required. Walk-in reservations cannot be serviced at this time. Whether you're here to relax or play or experience it all, the Ranch has something for everyone big and small! 8:30 AM - Studio Yoga (Starting Nov.)   9:00 AM - Guided Fall Foliage Hike  |  Fly-Fishing Lesson 9:30 AM - Pony Ride 10:00 AM - Divide Zip Line Tour (5 Zip Lines)  |  Horseback Trail Ride  | …

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