Join us in Colorado
February 13-15, 2026
Learn to ski this winter.
Join us at Latigo Ranch, for our seventh annual weekend-long, women’s-only ski retreat. Owned and operated by the George Family, Latigo is a guest ranch that transforms into a nordic ski haven each winter. With 50 kms of trails groomed for skate and classic skiing, cozy cabins with private rooms, wood-burning stoves, and home-cooked meals, Latigo is a pretty special corner of our state.
What it’s all about.
February 13-15, 2026.
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to skate ski but never knew where to start, this is the weekend for you. But this is also the weekend for you if you just want to escape to a remote corner of Colorado, meet likeminded women, and relax with a book while the snow falls outside. Quiet, private, and away from it all.
This weekend is all about you.
What’s included.
3 day/2 night accommodations at Latigo Ranch
a private room in a cozy shared cabin (one bathroom per cabin)
up to 50 kilometers of groomed ski trails, conditions dependent
three days of trail passes (a $75+ value)
salomon ski equipment rentals: skis, boots, and poles (an $85+ value)
three skate ski clinics
three yoga classes with gina caputo
all home-cooked ranch meals from lunch on friday to lunch on sunday
a meet and greet with the ranch’s yak herd
plenty of free time to relax and recharge
a small welcome gift from our sponsors
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-transportation to and from Latigo Ranch
-drinks at dinner (wine and beer available for purchase separately)
-yoga mats
About last year…
“I cannot say enough about this retreat. Whitney made learning to skate ski SO fun and approachable—even for me (a total newbie). I learned a ton over the course of the weekend, and yoga with Gina was the PERFECT compliment to the weekend’s skate ski offerings (and I don’t usually do yoga!). I left the weekend feeling rejuvenated, stoked to skate ski more often, and incredibly bonded to this awesome group of women. I’ll definitely be back next year.”
read more testimonials here
How to get there.
Latigo Ranch is located between Steamboat Springs and Kremmling, CO. Please note, you will need 4WD or all-wheel drive with good snow tires to make it up the final stretch of road. We think that’s part of what makes it so fun!
Accommodation at Latigo.
Private rooms
all Colorado tickets – $1,275 per person
All rooms at Latigo Ranch are in shared, ski-in ski-out cabins. Bed sizes range from twin to queen and can be selected by participants when they arrive. There is one shared bathroom and living space per cabin, and a wood burning stove for warming up after skiing.
Meet the team.
Whitney James
FOUNDER AND SKI INSTRUCTOR
most likely to be seen with clipboard in hand, or yelling “push, glide!”
Gina Caputo
YOGA AND MINDFULNESS GUIDE
can be found spreading the stoke both on the trail and in the ranch yoga space.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We focus on skate skiing: a type of cross-country skiing or Nordic skiing that is performed on groomed ski trails at Nordic centers. Our attendees are always welcome to bring or rent classic skis, but there will be no classic instruction.
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No. Classic skiing is another type of cross-country skiing or Nordic skiing, in which your skis have fish scales or skins on the bottom. This is also a technique practiced at Nordic centers, but as of right now we can only focus on one type of skiing. If you have your own classic skis and would like to ski independently, you are more than welcome to!
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Beginners are welcome, and it’s typical for at least half of our group to have never been on skate skis before. This is why we have two instructors so that we can split up based on our existing skill level.
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Of course not! You can snowshoe, go fat biking (bring your gear!), relax in the hot tub, chill in your cabin or room, or read a book. We encourage you to make this weekend exactly right for you.
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Latigo Ranch is able to accommodate just about any dietary restriction as long as we have advanced notice. That being said, if you have a particularly restrictive diet we ask that you be sure to bring snacks so that you never go hungry.
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