Sundance Trail Guest Ranch

What Sundance Trail Guest Ranch does

Sundance Trail Guest Ranch is a small, privately held all-inclusive dude ranch located on 138 acres at 8,000 feet elevation in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, approximately 100 miles north of Denver and bordering 800,000 acres of Roosevelt National Forest. The ranch operates year-round and caps occupancy at 24 guests, positioning itself as the smallest member of the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association and the Dude Ranchers' Association. Its core product is the Summer Dude Ranch Experience (June through September), a week-long all-inclusive package including lodging, meals, daily horseback riding, and activities such as rock climbing, white water rafting, fishing, archery, and shooting. During the off-season (late September through May) the property operates as a Country Inn / bed-and-breakfast with shorter stays and daily trail rides.

The business is privately owned by Jade Green and Monty Waugh, who acquired the property on April 16, 2025, from previous owners Dan and Ellen who had operated the ranch for 26 years. Jade runs day-to-day operations, guest experience, and marketing, while Monty — a 25-year veteran CFO in mountain hospitality (Alterra Mountain Company, Palisades Tahoe, Silverton Mountain) — manages financials and systems. The technology stack is standard hospitality: InnQuick/Innroad for reservations, SmartWaiver for liability waivers, and Typeform for inquiry capture, with no proprietary platform or AI features. Marketing is content-driven across blog, Facebook (3,000+ followers), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and an email newsletter called "The Sundance Scoop."

Revenue is generated through all-inclusive summer packages (full-week and half-week), off-season Country Inn stays, group buyouts for family reunions (20-24 guests), gift certificates, weddings and elopements, pet boarding (dogs and horses), a public-access disc golf course, and themed events such as Murder Mystery Weekends. Pricing varies seasonally, with full-week summer adult rates around $3,180 ($2,703 promotional) and half-week rates around $1,908 ($1,621.80 promotional). Distribution is phone-first and direct, supplemented by industry association directory listings and partner referrals. The property maintains a pet-friendly policy with no breed restrictions and offers an 18-hole on-site disc golf course.

Name

Sundance Trail Guest Ranch

Legal name

Sundance Trail Guest Ranch

Website

https://sundancetrail.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sundance Trail Guest Ranch is a privately held all-inclusive dude ranch in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, serving up to 24 guests at a time with week-long summer horseback riding vacations, off-season Country Inn stays, group reunions, weddings, and themed events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Red Feather Lakes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. All-Inclusive Dude Ranch Packages: Full-week and half-week all-inclusive packages including lodging, meals, daily horseback riding, and ranch activities. Primary revenue driver during summer season (June-September).
2. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates sold for any amount, redeemable toward trail rides, bed and breakfast stays, or full ranch weeks. One-time purchase with future redemption.
3. Pet Boarding Services: Dog accommodations during guest stays with pet cleaning fee. Horse boarding with corrals, water, and sweet feed provided.
4. Off-Season Country Inn Stays: Bed and breakfast style stays during fall, winter, and spring seasons (late September through May) with meals and daily trail rides.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sundance Trail Guest Ranch operates a year-round, all-inclusive dude ranch on 138 acres bordering Roosevelt National Forest in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Its summer product (June-September) is a week-long, all-inclusive package featuring daily horseback riding, lodging, meals, and ranch activities; the off-season (late September through May) is run as a Country Inn/bed-and-breakfast with daily trail rides and a relaxed atmosphere. Supplementary offerings include pet-friendly lodging, gift certificates, group buyouts for 20-24 guests, weddings, themed murder-mystery weekends, disc golf, and access to nearby golf at Fox Acres.

Product overview

Sundance Trail Guest Ranch operates as an all-inclusive dude ranch offering seasonal hospitality experiences. The core product is the Summer Dude Ranch Experience (June-September), a week-long all-inclusive package featuring daily horseback riding, outdoor activities (rock climbing, white water rafting, fishing, archery, shooting), and family entertainment. Off-season (late September-May), the ranch operates as a Country Inn/Bed and Breakfast with shorter stays and daily trail rides. Supporting offerings include lodging accommodations (cabins and suites), recreational activities (disc golf course, golf at Fox Acres), themed events (Murder Mystery Weekends), and group services (family reunions for 20-24 guests, weddings/elopements). Pet-friendly policies extend to dogs and guest horses. Gift certificates are available for all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summer Dude Ranch Experience All-inclusive week-long dude ranch vacation from June through September featuring daily horseback riding, rock climbing, white water rafting, fishing, archery, shooting range, evening campfires, and family activities, targeting families, couples, and multi-generational groups.
• Day Trail Rides Daily horseback trail rides through Roosevelt National Forest with horses matched to rider skill level, including the option to ride the same horse throughout a stay, available to ranch guests and outside riders.
• Seasonal Activities / Country Inn Stays Fall, winter, and spring bed-and-breakfast style ranch stays from late September through May with daily horseback riding, hiking, and a relaxed atmosphere, including pet-friendly accommodations for couples and small groups.
• Cabins & Suites (Lodging) Rustic ranch lodging with private baths, separate entrances, and some decks, featuring daily housekeeping service and a pet-friendly policy, sold as part of ranch packages or independently off-season.
• Disc Golf Course 18-hole disc golf course weaving through wooded areas and open fields at the ranch, open to the public with honor-system payment.
• Golf at Fox Acres Access to the nearby Fox Acres golf course, a premier golfing destination in the Red Feather Lakes area, available to ranch guests during their stay.
• Murder Mystery Weekends Themed weekend event experience featuring interactive murder mystery activities and entertainment for ranch guests.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available for any amount, redeemable toward trail rides, overnight stays, full-week ranch experiences, or gift shop purchases.
• Family Reunions Private, exclusive-use group bookings for 20-24 guests with all-inclusive accommodations, meals, and activities designed for multi-generational family gatherings.
• Weddings & Elopements Wedding and elopement ceremony services in a rustic ranch setting with accommodations and activities for wedding parties.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dude Ranchers' AssociationcoreOthersIndustry association membership providing credibility through established 1926-founded organization. Directory listing and industry network access. Represents authentic dude ranch operations and provides referral traffic from prospective guests researching ranch vacations.
• Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch AssociationcoreOthersState-level industry association. Sundance Trail is the smallest member, providing visibility and credibility within Colorado's ranch tourism industry. Association directory listing drives regional bookings.
• A1 WildwaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhite water rafting partner for Thursday off-ranch excursions during summer dude ranch weeks. Guests transported to Cache La Poudre River for guided rafting experiences. Part of all-inclusive summer schedule.
• Groome TransportationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScheduled shared shuttle service between Denver International Airport and Fort Collins. Recommended airport transportation option with fares from $29. Most-used option for the airport transfer route.
• LandlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScheduled shuttle service between Denver International Airport and Fort Collins with limited drop points. Alternative to Groome for airport transfers.
• Mayflower LimominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate car/SUV service for door-to-door airport transfers. Best option for groups or guests preferring direct rides. Premium service complementing budget shuttle options.
• Silver Grill CaféminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant in Old Town Fort Collins recommended for Thursday off-ranch excursions. Known for world-famous cinnamon rolls. Part of guest experience recommendations during white water rafting day trips.
• Fox AcresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf course available to ranch guests during stays. Disc golf course on ranch property open to public. Nearby golfing option at Fox Acres for guest activities.
• Red Feather Lakes Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical society preserving stories, legends, and historical accounts from Red Feather Lakes and Livermore areas. Guests encouraged to explore local history during ranch stays. Cultural enrichment partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• White Stallion Ranch: Established Arizona dude ranch with all-inclusive packages, family-friendly activities, and horse-focused programming similar in structure to Sundance Trail.
• C Lazy U Ranch: Colorado luxury dude ranch with extensive horseback program, all-inclusive packages, and Dude Ranchers' Association membership — comparable operating model at larger scale.
• Drowsy Water Ranch: Colorado dude ranch near Granby offering all-inclusive week-long horseback riding vacations with similar small-scale, family-oriented positioning and Dude Ranchers' Association membership.
• Tanque Verde Guest Ranch: Arizona dude ranch offering all-inclusive horseback riding vacations with comparable multi-generational family programming and Dude Ranchers' Association affiliation.
• Lost Valley Ranch: Family-owned Colorado guest ranch near Deckers offering all-inclusive horseback riding weeks in a remote mountain setting with similar capacity and experiential format.
• Triple Creek Ranch: Montana luxury ranch resort offering all-inclusive stays with horseback riding and curated outdoor experiences targeting similar affluent family and couples segments.
• Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch: Arizona dude ranch offering all-inclusive horseback vacations with similar intimate scale and multi-generational family programming via Dude Ranchers' Association.
• The Ranch at Emerald Valley: Colorado all-inclusive ranch experience combining luxury lodging with horseback riding and outdoor activities in a similar mountain setting.
• Red Reflet Ranch: Wyoming luxury guest ranch offering all-inclusive stays with horseback riding and outdoor activities in a remote setting comparable to Sundance's mountain backdrop.
• Vista Verde Guest Ranch: Colorado luxury guest ranch offering all-inclusive stays with horseback riding, similar activity portfolio, and high-touch personalized service orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SundanceTrail
• Instagraminstagram.com/sundancetrailguestranch
• TikToktiktok.com/@sundancetrailranch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sundance-trail-guest-ranch

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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