Let's talk family bonding at its most fun. Imagine...just you and your family, bundled under heavy blankets while a horse-drawn sleigh dashes past snow-frosted pines. The soft jingle of bells on the horse’s tack and the rhythmic crunch of hooves on packed snow add to the ambiance. It may sound like something out of a movie. But it's all possible, right here in Colorado.
Tours usually last just under an hour and follow predetermined routes, making them a perfect way to see quiet, more serene areas.
At the end of a ride through pristine snow—sometimes aboard a handcrafted sleigh—a number of companies provide a hearty home-cooked dinner. What better way to wrap up a postcard-perfect moment than sitting around the table, enjoying time with family and friends.
Most resort towns and dude ranches offer sleigh rides, and they can be scheduled through a concierge, over the phone or online.
Find sleigh rides in Colorado.
What to Bring
Gloves
Warm hat
Winter coat
Warm pants
Snow-worthy shoes
Scarf
*Camera
*Note: Keep cameras and other battery-operated electronics in a warm pocket or insulated carrying case. Cold weather saps energy, shortening battery life.
Updated: 12/03/2007