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.
Our sporting clays course accomodates all skill levels, from first-time shooters to seasoned veterans of the sport. Our guides provide over under shotguns, eye and ear protection for your group to have the optimal sporting clay experience.
AGE LIMIT
12 or older
DURATION
2 Hours
SKILL LEVEL
All
BEST TIME OF YEAR
May-November
MAX. PARTICIPANTS
5:1 Guest to Guide Ratio | Max: 10
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Shotgun, ear/eye protection, ammunition, shooting vest
HOW TO PREPARE
Closed toe shoes, hiking pant/short, sun hats and sunglasses are suggested
Sporting clays is a classic American tradition with some surprising positive health benefits. As you are focused on eyeing up the target and predicting its course, all the muscles in your body, especially your upper body, are working very hard to keep balanced and prepared to fire accurately, while readying for the force of the gun’s release. You are getting a full-body workout without even noticing. Sporting clays shooting also requires an enormous amount of concentration, which gives your mind a break from the negative thought-patterns associated with stress, anxiety and other mental health conditions.
Point, focus, breathe and shoot. You won’t be disappointed.
Everything you need for a one-of-a-kind sporting clay adventure is available at Three Forks Ranch. We will provide a loaner gun, ammunition and other supplies — the only thing you will need is a willingness to learn and a sense of excitement.
Whether you choose our 50- or 100-round Colorado sporting clay course, our shooting stations will throw your targets in varying directions to keep you on your toes. The clays will move in and out of trees, sail across open fields or run close to the group to keep you constantly looking for the next target.
Depending on your skill level and preferences, we can also throw clays as singles, report pairs — we'll launch the second target after hearing the first gunshot — or simultaneous pairs —we will throw two clays at once.
Spending the day on our shooting clay course is a great way to enjoy Three Forks Ranch’s stunning natural surroundings while improving your mind and body. After strengthening your abilities, settle into one of our many beautiful suites and experience fine dining as you plan activities for the next day, such as hunting or hiking.
We aim to give all guests a unique, personalized experience. We'll work with you to find activities to challenge you while enhancing your existing skills. Try our world-class sporting clay resort for yourself by booking a stay at Three Forks Ranch today.
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