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October 2019
Cell Phone Photography Hike
A fancy photo app may make your cell phone pics look better, but there’s more to eye-catching photos than adjusting contrast with color post-shoot. Starting in the classroom, we will cover some composition tips to help you compose a dynamic shot, learn basic controls in taking photos and adjusting them afterward using the camera’s own editing software. Then you will move outside to explore the beautiful grounds of the Ranch while working hands-on with Kia Neill, a professional photo artist.…
November 2019
Wax Clinic
Learn how to prepare your classic and skate skis of the Nordic Season! Zach's Mercantile | Pricing & Details to come
December 2019
Tommelfest & Holiday Market 2019
Make it a weekend getaway at the Ranch for our 15th Annual Tommelfest! Raise your glogg (old-fashioned Swedish spiced wine) for our annual Viking-themed Nordic festival celebration. Kick off the ski season with free lessons, keg toss, Swedish meatballs, and Holiday Market with more more than 30 local vendors–all in the spirit of the first cross-country skiers from Norway and Sweden where the sport originated. TOMMELFEST 8am-4pm, Day Lodge Complimentary Clinic with Ski Pass. $25 Day Pass. $25 Ski Rentals.…
Women’s Classic Skiing Clinic
Learn the classic 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
Skijoring Clinic 2019/2020
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. Skijoring harness and ski rentals are available for rent. Time: 10AM–12PM Cost: $45/person for clinic only; $85 package includes clinic, harness, trail pass and ski rental For registration or questions, please call our Activities…
January 2020
Nordic Ski Demo
Try new demo skis or boots for classic or skate cross-country skiing with Rossignol and Fischer brands. Location: Zach's Mercantile Free for lodging guests or with a ski pass.
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…