The Lodge and Spa at Three Forks Ranch Introduces Concierge Skiing in Time for 2009 Ski Season

SAVERY, Wyo., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding with the opening of the ski slopes at nearby Steamboat Springs, Colo., the Lodge and Spa at Three Forks Ranch will mark its first winter season with the introduction of a concierge alpine skiing program custom designed for each guest.

Best known for outstanding fly-fishing, Three Forks Ranch continues its dedication to personalized attention and unparalleled guest service through the winter months. This hassle-free approach to skiing at Steamboat Springs eliminates lift lines, ticket lines and crowded slopes. Guests are guided through the best trails by their own personal skiing guide, who creates individual ski experiences based on guests tastes and skills.

Concierge skiing at Three Forks Ranch begins as guests enjoy coffee and pastries while being chauffeured to Steamboat Springs in a private vehicle. A personal ski guide greets guests with a private equipment fitting inside Three Forks Ranch's ski-in, ski-out condominium. With medallion-level lift passes, guests spend a greater amount of time skiing, and with the expert guidance of the Three Forks ski instructor, guests can take the trails less traveled for an even more exclusive Rocky Mountain skiing experience.

As a full or half day of skiing comes to a close, guests are driven back to the 30,000-square-foot Lodge and Spa at Three Forks Ranch where an apres ski experience of spa appointments and wine tasting completes the adventure.

"The concierge alpine skiing excursions provide our guests with the same dedication to intimate care they've come to expect from the Lodge and Spa at Three Forks Ranch," said Jay Linderman, general manager. "We're excited to add this new dimension to the experience during the winter months."

Sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding and snowshoeing adventures on Three Forks Ranch's 200,000 acres round out the winter stay. All activities are available and the Three Forks Ranch staff will work personally with guests to create each day's custom itinerary.

Situated on 200,000 acres along the Colorado-Wyoming border, Three Forks Ranch is a working cattle ranch and celebrated fly-fishing destination characterized by the mountains, waterways, big sky and wildlife of the Sierra Madre mountain range. The winter season begins December 15 and runs through March 15. The lodge is available for Christmas and holiday bookings. Three Forks Ranch is located 42 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colo. The property is 62 miles from the Hayden, Colo., airport and 246 miles from Denver International Airport. For additional details, visit www.threeforksranch.com.