Latigo Ranch

Latigo Ranch is a premier Colorado guest ranch. https://LatigoRanch.com Latigo Ranch was originally homesteaded by a man named F. J. Kasdorf.
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We are secluded and scenic: located at 9000' above sea level in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, as well as family owned and operated. He moved to Kremmling by covered wagon in 1923 with his wife, Eva and infant daughter after refusing the commission as a lieutenant at the end of WWI. From there, he built up and ran the Snowshoe Dude Ranch for nearly 20 years. He built the main lodge single-hande

dly, save a bit of help in hauling lumber. Reportedly, Kasdorf was a bit of a recluse who, among other things, caught live wild mountain sheep for the Denver Zoo. He expanded his original land purchase into a cattle ranch. By 1955, the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association had listed the Snowshoe Ranch as being able to accommodate 25 guests. Kasdorf boasted he had a modern log ranch house and lodge with a beautiful, two-hundred-mile view, at the rate of $75 per week. The Grand County Historical Society speculated that Zane Grey stayed at the Snowshoe Ranch, or at least camped nearby, while he wrote Mysterious Rider. The Kasdorfs said in their advertisements that, “Guests could ride forest-Indian trails that Theodore Roosevelt and Zane Grey knew!”

After the Kasdorfs sold Snowshoe Ranch in 1960, the ranch ownership passed through the hands of several different owners. The Christiansons bought 53 acres and added a few cabins while they continued ranching operations. The Lyons bought Snowshoe in 1973, the Krewsons in 1977, and David Wasserstrom in 1982. David Wasserstrom was an attorney from Philadelphia who made many improvements to the ranch, beginning with changing the name to “Latigo” - a Spanish word referring to a strap of leather which holds the cinch to a saddle. He built three duplex cabins, a large social club, barn, and bunkhouse, and added the pond. He also made the final connection to Red Dirt Road, eliminating the need for County Road 17. It was a much-needed improvement, as the latter required opening several gates and was poorly maintained. Randy and Lisa George with Jim and Kathie Yost bought Latigo in 1987 and ran it together for 29 years before Jim and Kathie chose to retire. The Georges bought them out at the end of 2016, and their growing family intends to continue running the ranch for many years to come. The Georges live on the ranch year-round, operating Latigo as a western dude ranch during the summer and a Nordic ski center in the winter.

04/29/2024

With good stock, good trails, good cabins, and good food, Latigo Ranch is one of the premier guest ranches of Colorado. What are you waiting for? Latigo is waiting for you!v

04/22/2024

Have a happy little flower on this lovely Earth Day. Latigo Ranch has some beautiful wildflowers during the height of summer, and proves time and again to be a haven for photography-lovers. This shot is a bit of a TBT - hit the 'like' button if you knew that slide film could still hit this hard!

04/15/2024

Cool summer mornings at Latigo have a kind of peace that just can’t be bought, but you could come here on vacation to get a taste! Even Katie (pictured here) can't get enough, and will be coming back to work for a portion of her sixth summer of fun with us!
Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

04/01/2024

Can we take you on a trail ride? We'd really like to!
Photo credit to Emily O'Brien

03/25/2024

Don't forget to say 'hi' to the Berners, Vin and Whiskey, if you see them during your next stay at Latigo!
Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

03/18/2024

Out in the West, it’s a fool who doesn’t respect the land and the history that sits on it. We believe that by understanding the land and livestock, we can nurture a real way of living… and we’re inviting you to come see for yourself!

03/11/2024

This dinner was an absolute fusion of flavors and unique ingredients. The duck was delicious, the yak was divine, and we all loved the warm doughnuts in the dessert! Feast your eyes on the menu and the pictures of the last Dinner Club we'll do this winter on the latest Latigo Ranch blog post!
https://latigoranch.com/Blog/ID/463/2024-March-Dinner-Club

03/10/2024

Our philosophy at Latigo Ranch is that the West is a legacy worth preserving, and whether it’s the way we teach you to ride or the covered wagon you’ll take to the Friday Night Cookout… you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. (Don’t worry! We have WiFi!)
Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

02/26/2024

Come ride the high trails in the Rocky Mountains with us . We’re waiting to show you the vacation you’ve always wanted!
Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

02/19/2024

... and don't forget about the FOOD!
Photo credit Hannah George .

02/12/2024

A dude ranch is all about relationships. Horses form a herd, everyone on the ranch becomes your friend, and you become a cowboy.
Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

02/05/2024

We believe in a vacation for the whole family, where the kids can play all day and the grownups… well, actually the grownups play all day, too!

01/29/2024

Horsemanship requires empathy and understanding. Here, at Latigo, we’ll try to help you understand your horse as you ride through the week, and you’ll grow as a horseman because of it. They really are remarkable creatures, aren’t they?

Photo credit Hannah George

01/22/2024

Hats. History. Hospitality. Don’t forget the chaps.

Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

01/15/2024

Running wild, running free, & running to the barn to get the day started!
Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

01/13/2024

In one of the most elegant spreads to date, our guests dined on everything from sumptuous roe in a truffle egg to yak raised on property and doused in a long-pepper beurre-blanc. Feast your eyes on the menu and the pictures of the first Dinner Club of 2024 over on the latest Latigo Ranch blog post!
https://latigoranch.com/Blog/ID/461/2024-January-Dinner-Club

01/01/2024

Come on and ride into the new year with us! You've booked your summer 2024 vacation at Latigo... right?
Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

12/29/2023

There’s been lots of buzz about farm-to-table dining in the last few years, and while you’re at Latigo you can count on getting pampered with our excellent menu!
Photo credit to Hannah George

12/25/2023

Have a Merry Christmas, all! We still have some open spaces during summer 2024 if you want to give the gift of Latigo to your family (or yourself!). What are you waiting for? Latigo is waiting for you.

12/18/2023

“The horse with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable and grace unlike any other, still remains humble enough to carry a man upon his back.” Amber Senti
Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

12/11/2023

The Latigo halls were decked with yak, duck, and flounder as we celebrated this Christmas season with yet another incredible 9 courses of Dinner Club!
Either look at the blog on our website or use the link to view the menu and the rest of the courses!
https://latigoranch.com/Blog/ID/459/2023-December-Dinner-Club

12/08/2023

In a crazy world, there is such peace here at Latigo Ranch. And a “getaway” never sounded so good. We’re taking bookings and hiring for 2024 now!
Photo credit to J. Lee Photography, .lee.photography_

11/13/2023

The Latigo Dinner Club is back this November, and one of the courses saw us serving Latigo yak! For all the juicy details, look at the menu we posted on our blog: https://latigoranch.com/Blog

11/04/2023

Our Dinner Clubs have been filling up fast! Have you called Lisa to book your reservation yet, or did you book online through Tock.com?
Photo credit Hannah George

10/30/2023

Here, at Latigo Ranch, we try to have the right horse for every kind of rider. If you’ve never ridden before, we want you to feel comfortable on one of our old ranch horses. If you’ve come in first the last several times you participated in an equestrian competition, we would love to give you a horse that will carry you through every adventure you want to have with us… and maybe give you a challenge or two.
Photo credit to J. Lee Photography, .lee.photography_

10/23/2023

The Latigo horse program is carefully crafted and curated to give you an adventure, a learning experience, and the vacation of a lifetime.
Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

10/16/2023

The sun has set on Latigo’s 2023 summer season, and we couldn’t be more grateful to all the guests and staff who contributed to the extraordinary season it was! Thank you!
Photo credit to Emily O’Brien

10/15/2023

Keep an eye out for the mouthwatering Dinner Club photos; we’re about to launch into our winter schedule of fancy dining starting in November. Have you booked your seats for this unforgettable culinary experience yet? What are you waiting for? Latigo is waiting for you.
Photo credit Hannah George

Address

201 County Road 1911
Kremmling, CO
80459

Telephone

+19707249008

Website

https://latigoranch.com/

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