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Art at the Pools
The Avalanche Ranch hot springs were designed and built between 2008-2010. In the initial phases, we hosted a charette. We brought together the family (which includes a teacher, photographer, two...
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History of the Ranch : 1940-1970
People often ask about the history of Avalanche Ranch and shamefully, I can’t answer with confidence. After 12 years here I should probably know more about the legacy underfoot. So I am on a mission...
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Plan a Day Visit to the Hot Springs
When you visit Avalanche Ranch, you are not required to stay overnight. Of course, the overnight experience provides more hours to absorb all the benefits, i.e. the views, the hot springs, Cowboy...
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Summer in the Rocky Mountains
Summer in the Rocky Mountains is breathtaking. Summer is also too short. Every summer I make a vow to get out more, get higher (elevation) and take advantage of this magnificent backyard. From...
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Weddings at Avalanche Ranch
September is notoriously the best month for weddings in Colorado. With an outdoor wedding, it is a bit of a gamble, for there have been plenty of weekends where the temperatures plummet, wind howls...
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Thankful at Avalanche Ranch
Thanksgiving Day, I looked out the window from under the covers and watched a Bald Eagle soar down valley over the Crystal River. I would like to interpret it’s appearance as I started my day as some...
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Winter Wonderland
This winter feels like the real deal. The skies unleashed and the snow piled on. We have snow banks where last year was bare. We are living in a winter wonderland. From Avalanche Ranch there are a...
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Argh! Technology
A long Blogging absence has been due to technology. Not singularly of course, but primarily. The irony is that a huge attraction to Avalanche Ranch by our guests is the LACK of technology. No wi-fi,...
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Covid Break
I am sitting at the office desk responding to emails, most of which are cancellations, and I can hear a myriad of sounds out the open door. I could definitely go dismal, as we watch our bank account...
View Article“Yes” to the gift shop
(At a time like this, I am going to keep this blog light!) I can vouch for all of the office staff that it is incredibly difficult to say “NO” to the gift shop. We all get paid, but then turn around...
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