Thursday was another busy day! We spent more time getting to know each other, had some lessons at the Barn and did some work projects. One group did an especially great job putting away a large alfalfa load!
Just a note – we will be taking a break from updating the blog over this weekend. Check back Monday afternoon for an update on our weekend adventures!
We made it to the Ranch! There wasn’t a lot to see last night, we arrived in the dark. This morning we finally got to see our beautiful surroundings!
Today we had some time to get to know each other and hang out.
And during rotations we spent time at the barn! We met the horses and began to learn the ends and outs of Ranch life.
Today was bitter sweet! It was an exciting start to our last day because we woke up to SNOW on the ground! Students went out on a morning hike at 7 A.M. and boy was it cold! They enjoyed playing in the snow and making mini snowmen. Work projects continued, and students got to ride horses. Needless to say this have been a great trip. We learned lots of life lessons, made new friends, became better ones with those we already knew and even survived a week without cell phones! Thank you RMPR for the trip of our lives. You have taught us so many life lessons and cared for us like family. We will never forget you and can’t wait to come back!
See you soon Cali!
Yesterday we went to college!!! We visited the University of Colorado in Boulder. We walked around the campus, took a look inside Folsom Field and ate at the cafeteria. Students got a small glimpse into the life of a college student and are excited for what the future holds!
Work Projects continued as normal after a fun filled weekend. Students helped make biscuits in the kitchen, cleaned up the cabin, chopped wood, fixed barn screens and tended to the animals and their pens. Tending to the animals involved grooming the horses, restocking their food and water, and taking the smaller animals for a walk into the forest. We also saw the first snowfall of the season! Here comes winter!
Hi, ho. Hi, ho. Its off on a hike we go! Through the Rockies to enjoy clean air. Hi, ho. Hi, ho!
Saturday our group had a lot of fun!!! We got a healthy dose of competition and then made pizzas! Everyone rolled and tossed their own dough, spread the marinara sauce and and topped them off with cheese and toppings of their choices. After baking in the outside oven, with the help of Chef Mare, we sat down to enjoy a true homemade Italian cuisine.
Friday we went on our first hike! It wasn’t an all day hike but still gave us plenty of time to enjoy the Colorado Mountains and get some time to reflected on our first week here at the Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch.
Thursday we learned on how to “tack” a horse. Tacking a horse is the process of grooming the horse with different brushes, prepping for a saddle and actually putting the saddle on the horse. Students worked in groups to learn the process together, in preparation for tacking their own horse in the couple days for a ride! The fun also continued after lunch with building leadership skills, communication activities and their new favorite card game, “Egyptian War”. We also celebrated a birthday today!!! The fun is just never ending here in the Colorado Rockies!
Just a note – we will be taking a break from updating the blog over this weekend. Check back Monday afternoon for an update on our weekend adventures!
Yesterday was a great first day at Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch! Students participated in group communication activities, pretending to get across hot chocolate by jumping on marshmallows. Others participated in helping the chefs prepare tasty meals and cleaning the cabin. They learned how to tend to horses, goats, llama and alpacas by feeding, cleaning their pens and spending time with the animals. Along with playing games and hanging out everyone is making new friends and having a great time!
More updates tomorrow!
