Spend Your Summer Out West

The M Lazy C Ranch is a family owned historic working cattle ranch as well as a “World Famous Cowboy Playground” located 35 miles west of Colorado Springs. The ranch is nestled in a high mountain valley at 8,300 ft. and surrounded by thousands of acres of Pike National Forest and Lost Creek Wilderness.

The M Lazy C is not a typical “guest ranch.” You can expect everyday to be different. It is a very diverse place. Our activities include but are not limited to horseback rides, pack trips from 1 to 5 days, hunting trips, horse drawn hay rides, cattle work (we have a small cow/calf operation), chuck wagon dinners, B&B cabins, Cowboy Action Shooting Range, corporate team building events, weddings, family reunions, wild west shows (staff participate in these), special 3 day vacation packages, RMQHA annual trail ride to name a few. The ranch also has RV horse camping sites.

We search for staff members who are mature self-starters, who have strong communication skills and are team players. Staff members must be flexible in their work responsibilities. Every staff member will be expected to help in every area of ranch operations at some time or another such as clearing tables, cleaning up horse pucky, and grounds keeping.

Recreation

We're in the heart of tourist country right next to Pike's Peak, whitewater rafting, great hiking and mountain biking. Employee can ride horses when available. We have offsite ranch promotional activities such as our Wild West Show which we encourage or staff to take part in.

Room and Board

Housing options: Bunkhouse and Dorms

Staff housing is in the bunkhouse very similar to dorm style living. Due to the housing situation seasonal staff can not bring pets with them. In the bunkhouse there is a common room with satellite TV, fridge, microwave, and VCR. The M Lazy C has WI-FI ranch wide if you choose to bring your laptop. Laundry facilities are available to staff free of charge between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7 a.m. There is a staff line in the bunkhouse with an answering machine to be used in your free time. To make long distance calls you will need a calling card. Some cell phones do work at the ranch depending on your provider. Staff can receive mail through the ranch’s P.O. Box and drop off mail at the office to be mailed.

We also have an RV spot available and are hiring Campground Hosts for the summer.

Benefits

As with most dude ranches, we compensate you in several ways. You get to live and work in a gorgeous setting in the front range of the Rocky Mountains, your salary paid bi-monthly will include monetary compensation, free room and board with meals and a gratuity check at the end of the summer after you have fulfilled your contract.

All staff members have one day a week off. On your day off you can enjoy all the ranch has to offer or venture to the many attractions nearby such as the Pro-Rodeo Hall of Fame, river rafting, Royal Gorge, Garden of the Gods, fishing at 11 Mile Reservoir or South Platte River, and Pike’s Peak.

First year staff starts at $500 per month plus any additional daily gratuities you may earn in addition to your gratuity check at the end of the summer. If you're applying for a cook/chef position, contact us for salary details.

Transportation Info

Staff can bring a vehicle. It is not necessary but does allow you to explore and enjoy Colorado on your day off. Ranch vehicles are not allowed for personal use. All vehicles moving about the ranch after 10 p.m. must be driven with lights off. We will pick staff members up from the Colorado Springs Airport if you fly in.

How to Apply

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We require that all of our staff is current with First Aid and CPR (Basic Life Saving for Adults and Children). Applicants must be at least 18 years of age when reporting for work. All employees must show proof of citizenship or immigration status. You will need to produce a valid driver's license and an original social security card or a current passport to complete the I-9 and W-4 forms. No exceptions.

International/J-1 Applicants Welcome.

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