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4UR Ranch

Unique Colorado Ranch Experience

Rich in history and tradition, the 4UR Ranch has been delighting families for generations. Our high guest return rate has given the ranch a friendly and inviting family atmosphere that we are very proud of. Come join the 4UR team and experience a real taste of the west, and a once in a life time experience.

The 4UR ranch is an exclusive guest ranch nestled in the San Juan Mountain range of southwest Colorado. For many generations we have been providing a first class family vacation with a variety of activities, and amenities. Fly fishing is one of our main attractions. The ranch has over 6.5 private miles of Goose Creek, and 1.5 miles on the Rio Grande River. We have four fly fishing guides on staff to give our guests the ultimate experience on our waters with lessons and guided trips. Our horseback program allows our guests to have a personalized learning experience at the barn. From lessons in the high country, to work in the arena, our wranglers have made this program a fun learning experience. Our philosophy of Natural Horsemanship helps us cater to novice and experience riders alike.

The 4UR View

One of the most important programs on the ranch is our Woolyboogers (Kid’s Program). It is our goal to incorporate western outdoor activities, that most children do not get to experience. Woolyboogers have their program from 9:00am to 5:00 pm, with several evening events. Horseback riding is the focus of the program, other activities such as swimming, hiking, raft racing, and other outdoor festivities round out the rest of the week.

We are very fortunate to have a heated swimming pool, and a natural hot springs pool. Both are used by our guests and staff, and provide a very relaxing experience.

Our Staff is the single most important factor of our guest’s vacation experience. Hard work while having a great time is our goal.

Working at the 4UR Ranch

Our Jobs

The positions typically hired for each summer include the following:

Waitperson: Serve ranch guests three daily meals, as well as maintain dining room appearance and order on a continuing basis. Includes rotational dishwashing duties shared by all.

Assistant Cook: Simple cooking and food preparation, assisting chef in the making of sauces, soups and salads. Set-up for meal service. Also, some basic grill work.

Ranch Hand: Handle guest transport, guest luggage, basic maintenance around the main lodge, maintenance of the swimming pool and mineral spa, basic vehicle upkeep, stocking firewood and set-up for weekly cookouts.

Groundskeeper: Maintain ranch grounds; mow, prune, trim, water, some landscape work. Also, maintain lawn equipment.

Children’s Counselor: Supervise guest children while participating with them in various activities, games and events. Emphasis is on outdoor education, such as nature hikes, nature crafts, wildlife identification and horseback riding.

Fly-Fishing Guide/Hiking Guide: Teach basic and advanced fly-fishing techniques, via both casting lessons and on-stream instruction. Also, guide hikes for guests. A general knowledge of the outdoors is necessary.

Housekeeper: Responsible for the day to day cleanliness of guest rooms, common areas, owner’s homes and all guest buildings. Housekeepers are also responsible for evening turndowns and some daily childcare. When not working on rooms, housekeepers will be on landscaping crew. Housekeepers work a 7-8 hour work day with a 6 day work week. Attention to detail is a must

Wrangler: Care for 20-25 head of horses used for trail rides, including daily brushing, grooming and some veterinary work. Lead guest trail rides;saddle horses, mount riders and conduct riding lessons according to the principles of natural horsemanship. Other duties include tack upkeep and repair, fencing and fence repair, trail maintenance and some haying. Considerable horse experience is required.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for staff members who are cheerful, enthusiastic and genuinely friendly. Our staff members must have a positive outlook toward the ranch and have the desire to help our guests have a wonderful vacation.

Room and Board

Employee housing is provided for all our staff. We have four cabin buildings, and everyone will have roommates. All cabins are along Goose Creek. We supply all bed linens, pillows, and towels. Laundry facilities are provided. Three home cooked meals are also provided for all staff members. If teamwork, hard work, and staff camaraderie are what you are looking for, the 4UR will be an experience of a lifetime.

Perks

We pay hourly plus overtime, room and board provided. The use of guest facility and activities on time off. We encourage your family and friends to visit.

Getting Here and Getting Around

4UR Ranch is located in the San Juan Mountain range of Southwest Colorado. We are 1 hour west of Alamosa, and 2 hours North of Durango. If you fly or take a bus into Alamosa, we will pick you up. Although it can be a long drive from your homes, it’s very convenient to have a vehicle.

For Fun

Activities on the ranch include fly fishing, horseback riding, swimming pool, hot springs pool, mountain biking, hiking, trap/sporting clays shooting. In the town of Creede, we have the renowned Creede Repertory Theater.

How to Apply

We're always on the lookout for young, energetic people to help us make the
4UR Ranch the ultimate vacation for our guests. If you would like to apply
for Colorado dude ranch employment here at the 4UR, there's only one way to
do it. Call us. We accept no applications over the internet. We prefer to chat for a while with you before mailing you an official application that you can return to us for further consideration. If beautiful scenery, hard work and genuine camaraderie is your idea of a great summer, give us a call. But first please read our staff testimonials and all the information in the employment section of our web site.

Phone: 719.658.2202

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