This past weekend was the annual spring convention for all Colorado dude ranchers. We always get together in Denver every spring to catch up, share ideas, get excited for the upcoming season and of course to have fun! Conventions may not seem like a very fun event, but when you get 30+ Colorado dude ranchers together from around the state, there is always sure to be some good laughs and great times. Hanging out with these owners makes it easy for me to see why so many people love going to their dude ranches as well!
Business is serious and life can be serious, but one thing I think our fellow Colorado dude ranchers are really good at is not taking themselves too seriously. They are intelligent and savvy at running their businesses, but they also know how to kick back and enjoy life! This is essential in order to show their guests an incredible vacation and they do it very well! They are the type of people you want to be around and get to know. They make you feel good about yourself and offer a renewed perspective on how life should be lived. If I didn’t already live on a dude ranch, I would definitely be booking to visit one after getting to know and spending time with the owners of these unique and special vacation destinations!
It is nearing summer and the cabins at dude ranches around Colorado are filling up fast. Grab your spouse, children, friends, and anyone you care about and head out on the vacation-of-a-lifetime filled with adventure, scenery, and cherished memories. We would love to share our corner of the West with you all!
Happy Trails!
Kody Tesch



