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  • Established

    1928

  • Owner

    Chuck and Sharon Blixrud

  • Manager

    Chuck & Sharon Blixrud - Debra Blixrud Renteria

  • Tel

    406-466-2044

  • Open

    Jun-Sep

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $452 - $487

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $294 - $266

  • Minimum Stay

    1 week

  • Maximum Guests

    20

  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes

  • Great For

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Pampering, Solitude, Diverse scenery

  • Memberships

    Montana Dude Ranchers Association, Dude Ranchers Association, Horse Safety Program, Discover Outdoor Life, Family Travel Association, Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Nestled south of Montana's Glacier National Park, on the edge of over 1 Million acres of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, you will find Deep Canyon Guest Ranch. A private and historic Montana dude ranch, this hidden treasure is your entry into the endless beauty of the spectacular Rocky Mountain Front. Discover the landscapes that inspired America's greatest artists and authors, away from the common tourist. Enjoy high-caliber, home-style meals in the authentic Deep Canyon lodge dating back to 1928, and become a part of the quiet, authentic West before it was commercialized.

Your hosts, Chuck and Sharon Blixrud, and their daughter Debra Renteria, will welcome you as family, sharing stories of the region and inviting you into their living history. You will find no shortage of hospitality, an abundance of breathtaking scenery, and the care that only owner operator establishments can provide. But, be warned. You will come a stranger and leave as family and the Rocky Mountain Front and Deep Canyon Guest Ranch will be your home away from home, with your favorite horse waiting for your next visit to our Montana guest ranch.

Children at the Ranch

Ranch History

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  • Enjoy

    Gourmet, Ranch-style, Health oriented

  • Meals served

    family style, buffet style, everyone eats together, scheduled meals

  • Alcohol

    BYOB, wine provided with dinner

  • Enjoy dining in

    nature settings, dining room (casual attire)

  • You'll definitely love

    ranch-raised beef, locally grown produce, fresh daily bread, fresh daily desserts

  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, other

We believe in family and know that every guest is being welcomed into our home. As such, mealtime is important to us. We hold the old fashioned belief that meals should be shared, family style around a common table and care should be taken that everything is fresh and homecooked. You will never go hungry at Deep Canyon and the vast array of dude ranch dining options will provide something for everyone's palette.

Guest Favourites

  • BBQ Tri-Tips
  • Deep Canyon Ranch Chicken
  • Stuffed French Toast

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  • Address

    PO Box 178
    Choteau
    Montana
    59422
    USA

  • Remote Location

    Yes

  • Elevation

    5,200 ft

  • Private Land

    1000-5000 acres

Nearest Town - Choteau

Choteau has a population of 2000 (approx), and is situated 25 miles / 30 mins from the Ranch.

Facilities in Choteau include: grocery store, pharmacy, church, school, post office, medical clinic, hospital, bank, atm, gas station, museum.

For shopping Choteau offers: small hometown necessity shops, boutique shops, western wear.

Ranch shuttle

Complimentary

Nearest Airports

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  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding

  • Riding opportunities for

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced

  • Most riders are

    Intermediate

  • Rides are grouped by

    Everyone rides together, Rides tailored to guest requests, Families ride together

  • Max riders per ride

    10

  • Wranglers per ride

    2

  • Pace of ride

    Walk

  • Guest Horses

    25

  • Horse Types

    Quarterhorse, Appaloosas, Paints, Other, Geldings

  • Hours in the saddle

    Morning - 3 hours
    Afternoon - 3 hours

The Setting

Private Land (1000-5000 acres)

Why our riding stands out

  • Our daily rides can be taken from every direction surrounding the ranch. Ride through green meadows with a mountainous view, or a ride that takes you to the top of the mountain looking out across the prairie.
  • All of our horses are well-trained and friendly. Be sure to carry a "snack" in your pocket for them.
  • Breathtaking views with plenty of opportunity for photography.

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  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $452 - $487

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $294 - $266

  • Minimum Stay

    1 week

  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Sun

  • Preferred Departure Day

    Sat

  • Packages available

    6 night
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Deep Canyon Guest Ranch can cater for up to 20 guests. Accommodation includes Cabins and Houses. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Indianhead West

Cabin | Indianhead East

Cabin | Trapline West

Cabin | Trapline East

Cabin | Aspen West

Cabin | Aspen East

House | Honeymoon

House | Joe White House

Booking Policy

5% returning guest dscount offered.

A 30% deposit is required when you make your reservation. The remaining balance, taxes and gratuity is due upon departure from Deep Canyon Guest Ranch. The remaining balance, taxes and gratuity are due upon departure.

We prefer cash, check or money order, but also accept Visa and Mastercard. (A 2.75% convenience fee is added for credit cards).

Reservations for a group of 10 or more require a 50% non-refundable deposit.

Cancellations must be made at least 60 days prior to your arrival date to be refunded your entire 30% deposit. If you cancel fewer than 60 days before your arrival, your deposit will not be refunded, but can be used for the season following your cancellation only. Otherwise, your deposit has no carry over credit.

If you arrive late or leave early during the six-night stay, you will still be charged the full price.

We highly recommend trip insurance for 'unexpected' cancellations. Call Travel Guard at 800-826-1300 or go to www.travelguard.com for details.

Included in your stay

Extras

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  • You can borrow

    Cowboy hats, Cowboy boots, Saddle bags, Rain coats

  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi, telephone.

  • Cell Networks

    verizon.

  • Business Services

    Conference center, common computer.

Onsite

Shopping

Ranch Gift Shop

Outdoor Activities

bird watching

Water based Activities

river floating

Winter Activities

cross-country skiing, down hill skiing

Fishing & Wildlife

Fishing on offer

fly, river, stream, equipment available, unguided, BYO equipment

Wildlife

Deer, moose, bear, elk, buffalo, sheep, goat

Additional Services

Corporate Retreats

For groups of 20-30.

A guest ranch is an unusual choice – but different is good, different is memorable. It’s quite possible to plan an extraordinary event in our scenic location with high-speed WiFi.

Team-building occurs naturally when you take your group out of their normal work environments and into nourishing wide open spaces, with mountain views and crisp air.

Beautiful scenery and chirping birds are the only distractions you will find here.

 

Local Attractions

Why we love it

  • If you are looking for a smaller ranch with a more intimate environment and awe-inspiring landscape, this is the ranch for you
  • Incredible views and vistas blow guests away
  • Sit around the breakfast table with the owners and learn about life here along the Rocky Mountain Front. Chuck, Sharon and the crew make you feel like you have returned home
  • Create lifelong friendships with the ranch's wholesome and down to earth living and values

What to consider

  • The ranch has no official children's programs, but it is completely family-oriented. Families have a chance to reconnect and you will be melted into the Blixrud family as well
  • The mountainous terrain does not allow for a lot of loping, but with the grandiose views you will be totally engaged

Visitor Reviews

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Delightful

Just came from a delightful week's stay at the Deep Canyon Ranch. Our party of five had a uniformly wonderful time. The proprietors and staff are great, the accommodations generous, and the dining is top flight.

5 stars

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