Cone's instruction gives riders something to do besides slop around in the saddle on the daily trail rides, which go into the Arapaho National Forest, which surrounds the ranch. And a few levels in between. Although the ranch can accommodate about a hundred guests, most rides, led by ranch wranglers, number a handful of guests. The C Lazy U is situated on Willow Creek, and angling expert Claus Muhlbauer, who was born in Germany, teaches newcomers the fine art of fly fishing. He's also the ranch's tennis pro.
Beginners get to practice their casts at a small pond, which is stocked.
Soon, they move to the stream. Once they gain some expertise, they can go to a section of the Colorado River, leased by the ranch. He'll work with youngsters 10-12 years old and up, he says. After a busy day of horseback riding, or fly fishing, or tennis, or hiking, ranch guests are more than ready for a hearty dinner. At C Lazy U, dinner goes beyond hearty.