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For a Guest Ranch Experience in the Kootenay Rockies, Think Three

Guest ranches seek to bring out the cowboy in just about everyone.  With one foot in the stirrups, it’s so long status meetings and howdy Stetsons.  And at Three Bars Guest Ranch, nestled in the picturesque Rocky Mountains, you’ll be banishing the BlackBerries before sunset.  Situated near Cranbrook, Three Bars ropes up a rustic program ideal for city slickers – and their young ‘uns.  Hailed for their stellar horse program run by professional horse train Jeff Beckley, a day in the saddle promises memorable views, varied terrain and plenty of lessons learned.  Indeed, with some 40,000 acres to explore, there’ll be ample opportunity to rope and ride.  And for adventure minus the chaps, white water rafting, mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking and more will fill days, while evenings sidled next to the campfire promise toasted treats and a few shared stories.  Add a post-adventure swim (pool) and soak (hot tub), and you have just the ticket for contemplating another day on the range.  Come time to bunk down for the night, Three Bars offers comfy log cabins to rest the weary – after you’ve rustled up a ranch-inspired menu complete with the country trimmings.  At lights out, zzzs might just be replaced with thoughts of threes…Three Bars, that is.  www.threebarsranch.com