Activities and Adventures at Three Forks Ranch

Activities


The Future of Wellness

Begins at Three Forks

The Future of Wellness

Begins at Three Forks


Activities

Catering To The Individual
It's What Sets Us Apart

From the moment you arrive at the Lodge and Spa’s front doors, be assured that our talented, knowledgeable, and friendly Mayo Clinic Certified Staff and Expert Guides will be available to accompany you throughout your stay. Their expertise and passion will help make your adventure dreams come true. At no other ranch will you receive the experienced guiding that Three Forks offers. This exceptional relationship is our gold standard.

Explore Our Unique Travel Destination

At Three Forks Ranch, our guests are our priority — that's why we allow guests to personalize their entire Three Forks experience, from meals to accommodations. Guests have complete control over their stay with us to provide greater freedom and flexibility.

Our Guiding Philosophy

The heart of Three Forks Ranch is our expert guides, who are always available to lend a helping hand. Our guides are familiar with the Three Forks property and work from sunrise to sunset to ensure you get the most out of your adventures on our property.

Whether it's helping you improve your fly fishing cast or providing historical background on the property as you hike on our trail together, our guides are here to provide the highest level of service possible for a unique travel experience. Whatever's on your itinerary, our guides ensure you have a great time

Our guide team has decades of combined expertise and showcases the best of Three Forks with a tireless work ethic. We hold true to our roots as a working cattle ranch and do whatever it takes to ensure our guests thrive during their time with us. Like all of our staff, our guides are professionals and love sharing their passion with our guests.

Our Guides
As a team of employees, we are stacked deep with expertise, passion, and tireless work ethic. True to our roots as a working cattle ranch, we “ride for the brand” — doing whatever it takes for our outfit to not only survive but also thrive. In general, our guides — like all of our staff — are professional, outgoing, enthusiastic, and love the outdoors. They provide only the highest level of guest service and a keen attention to detail.

An Unforgettable & Completely
Personalized Adventure Is Waiting For You

Summer

Make the most of the long summer days by waking up early for a guided wildlife tour that puts a National Geographic expedition to shame. Hop onto one of our UTVs to visit a remote canyon filled with delicate wildflowers. Put on your boots for an immersive experience as you look at the natural valleys your ancestors once walked centuries before.
For a unique vacation experience, try your hand at a new sport, such as our shooting range or archery. With expert instruction from our guides, you may even walk away with a new lifelong hobby! Or roam the lawns surrounding the Main Lodge and Spa hand in hand with a loved one as you take in the mountainous scenery. Enjoy your dinner on our terrace as you watch the sun slowly set.

Fall

As the weather gets colder, the mountains surrounding Three Forks transform into a mesmerizing palette of yellows, reds and oranges. One of the best ways to experience the peak fall magnificence at one of the best nature resorts in the U.S. is by partaking in our many outdoor activities. Feel the cool mountain air rush through your hair as you speed along our mountain bike trails or enjoy the soft sounds of crunching leaves as you take a hike.
Just as Mother Nature doesn't limit the splendid colors of fall, you will find no limits to the types of activities you can explore in the 200,000 acres of incredible landscapes, crisscrossed with miles of renovated waterways.

Winter

While every season at Three Forks offers something new to discover, there's something magical about the winter wonderland Three Forks becomes in the colder months. Our remote location becomes the epitome of peace and solitude as it wraps itself in a blanket of white.
The changing seasons also open up many new opportunities for guests at our experiential resort. Ski or snowboard on our private mountain, try your hand at ice fishing or take our snowmobiles on our trails for a fun thrill. Guests can warm up with a good book or a glass of wine in front of the fireplace. As one of the top adventurous resorts, we invite you to join us to experience the beauty Three Forks Ranch has to offer.

Outdoor

With 200,000 acres of land to explore, our resort provides plenty of space to experience the best our natural surroundings offer. If you would like to explore alone or with one of our guides by your side, you're sure to experience mother nature in all of her beautiful glory.

Indoor

The splendor of the Sierra Madre Mountains is at our doorstep, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have the adventure of a lifetime indoors at The Lodge & Spa at Three Forks Ranch. The accommodations are world-class and the service unparalleled. If your idea of having every desire fulfilled involves sitting by a beautiful fireplace, gazing at breathtaking artwork, or enjoying a craft cocktail in a lounge, your every desire will be fulfilled without having to step foot outside our lodge. If you want to take things further, we offer a full range of wellness activities ranging from Yoga to Qi Gong, deluxe Spa treatments, and unique cooking classes in The Kitchen Academy.


  • 3D Archery


    SUMMER - FALL - OUTDOOR

  • Sporting Clays


    SUMMER - FALL

  • South Fork Shooting Complex


    SUMMER - FALL - OUTDOOR

  • Horseback Riding


    SUMMER - FALL - OUTDOOR

  • Hiking


    SUMMER - FALL - OUTDOOR

  • Mountain Biking


    SUMMER - FALL - OUTDOOR

  • Wildlife Tours


    SUMMER - FALL - WINTER - OUTDOOR

  • Fly Fishing


    SUMMER - FALL - OUTDOOR

  • Ice Fishing


    WINTER - OUTDOOR

  • Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding


    WINTER - OUTDOOR

  • Cross-Country Skiing


    WINTER - OUTDOOR

  • Snowmobiling


    WINTER - OUTDOOR

  • Snowshoeing


    WINTER - OUTDOOR

  • Tubing


    WINTER - OUTDOOR

  • Wellness Essentials


    SUMMER - FALL - WINTER - INDOOR - OUTDOOR

  • Spa Services


    SUMMER - FALL - WINTER - INDOOR

  • Wellness and Fitness Activities


    SUMMER - FALL - WINTER - INDOOR - OUTDOOR

  • Healthy Dining/Cooking


    SUMMER - FALL - WINTER - INDOOR

  • Shopping in Steamboat


    SUMMER - FALL - WINTER - INDOOR - OUTDOOR

  • Hunting


    SUMMER - FALL - OUTDOOR

All Activities

Activities

Fly Fishing

AMERICA'S FINEST TROUT STREAM is here, waiting for you. On our pristine Little Snake River, catching a perfect cutthroat, tiger, brown, or rainbow trout is just one cast away.

We pride ourselves on offering guests expert guiding and instruction for all our outdoor and wellness activities.

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Ice Fishing

If you can dream it, you can likely do it here at Three Forks Ranch — and ice fishing is no exception. Originally just a hobby of some of our winter guides, guest interest inspired us to offer this thrilling activity throughout the season. We’re happy to accommodate your deepest fishing desires — even in the deepest of winter.

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The South Fork Shooting Complex

The South Fork Shooting Complex is located in an amazing setting under a covered shooting house that offers fun, rain or shine. It has rifle targets from 50 to 1000 yards and an exciting and interactive handgun range. We provide a variety of rifles and handguns and give our guests a comprehensive lesson in the operation and safe use of firearms, from our professional and knowledgeable guide staff. It’s a fantastic way to be introduced to the shooting sports for beginners and a challenge for the seasoned shooter.

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Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

Your Private Mountain in Colorado

Private Skiing. You read that correctly. Our mountain is your mountain. We limit the “crowd”. Three Forks Mountain, blanketed by hundreds of inches of snow every year, boasts 1,100 vertical feet with 20 runs for every level. Its natural cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, and majestic tree lines make for a world-class experience. During the design phase, former Olympians “tested” the mountain for us — and it left them breathless and begging for more.

While some might consider snowboarding a hybrid of skiing and skateboarding, at Three Forks Ranch we just call it awesome. But the real game changer? Snowcats - our heated snowcats will whisk you to the summit in no time. No lifts, no lines, no hassle. It’s your private mountain to conquer.

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3D Archery

Our Antler Ridge 3D Archery Course has 13 stations, which are an easy walk along the trail from the instruction station, where you can learn archery for the first time or hone your skills with our expert guides. The course was designed and constructed by Three Forks guides, so it’s especially customized for the ultimate ranch experience. We offer compound bows and recurve bows — and plenty of arrows.

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Sporting Clays

Nestled in a picturesque Aspen valley, the Elk Ridge Sporting Clays course offers 12 shooting stations designed for the novice to expert. When your guides have fine-tuned your shooting, and you have a sufficiently bolstered ego from training on the Boone and Crockett Course, your personal guide will give you a tour through the 50-shot or 100-shot Pope and Young course to test and strengthen your abilities.

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Snowmobiling

If there ever was five-star snowmobiling, this is it. Thousands of private acres, no crowds, many miles of guided trails and acre after acre of pristine powder. Our guests love taking a snowmobile tour to Godfather Lake, where they enjoy ice fishing, a hearty cooler lunch, and steaming hot chocolate. It’s a unique experience that really represents the best of Three Forks. All rides are privately guided, using environmentally-sound, four-cycle snowmobiles.

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Tubing

Lodge & Spa guests consistently rank Thrill Hill, our tubing hill, as a favorite winter experience. As you fly down the slope in an inflated tube, you’ll scream like banshees — without fail, no matter whether you are 22 or 72. The best part? You don’t have to trudge back to the top! We drive you and your tube up the incline on a snowmobile. Pro tip: for the ultimate bonding experience, create a circle of tubes, hold on tight to your neighbors’ handles, and let the guides push you over the edge!

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Horseback Riding

It’s your turn to take the reins. Three Forks Ranch has a fine complement of horses for your riding pleasure no matter your level of experience. Trail riding is always an option, and our miles of scenic trails offer insider-only access to this stunning part of the country. Our wranglers take you off the beaten path to show you our Ranch’s hidden treasures — stunning natural beauty, rich historical detail, and vistas that will linger in your mind’s eye for years to come.

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Mountain Biking

Whether you crave the rush of speeding down the mountainside on your bike, or you prefer a quiet afternoon cruise to spot flora, fauna, and wildlife, a ride with one of our experienced guides is sure to show you a side of Three Forks Ranch that you can only get on two non-motorized wheels. We offer wide open roads for the novice and experienced alike. If it’s exercise you’re craving, you have plenty of road to conquer. If it’s a relaxing afternoon you desire, we can do that, too. Remember, you choose your adventure here at Three Forks Ranch!

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Hiking

Perhaps the best way to experience the natural beauty of Three Forks is on foot. A guided hike, completely personalized to your abilities and goals, enables you to step back in time at the historic homesteads of South Fork Road, hear elk bugling during their late summer mating season, and scan stunning 360-degree views with no human development in sight.

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Hunting

Surrounded on three sides by National Forest, Three Forks Ranch offers our hunters more than 50,000 acres of epic scenery, unmatched exclusivity, and healthy big-game herds of elk, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope.

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Our Guides

Three Forks Ranch guides are North America’s most talented, knowledgeable, and friendly outdoor experts. From the moment our guests arrive at our front doors, they’re paired with one of our guides, who remains with them throughout their adventure, combining his or her expertise and passion to make your adventure dreams come true. At no other ranch do guests receive the personalized, individualized guiding that Three Forks offers. This exceptional relationship is our gold standard.

As a team of employees, we are stacked deep with expertise, passion, and tireless work ethic. True to our roots as a working cattle ranch, we “ride for the brand” — doing whatever it takes for our outfit to not only survive but also thrive. In general, our guides — like all of our staff — are professional, outgoing, enthusiastic, and love the outdoors. They provide only the highest level of guest service and a keen attention to detail.

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