Think roping, horseback riding and cowboy coffee are summer-only pursuits? Think again. Ranches don’t stop operating during winter, and some of the best dude ranches in the state welcome guests even after the snow starts to fly. While the scenery is different, the Western hospitality remains the same at these eight dude and guest ranches.

C Lazy U Ranch, Granby: C Lazy U has a fair bit of experience when it comes to offering a flawless, all-inclusive vacation: the 8,500-acre ranch has been hosting visitors since 1919. Whether you’re roasting s’mores around the fire, horseback riding or snowshoeing along scenic trails, skating on the frozen pond or tubing down the private hill, there’s something for everyone. While the kids (ages 3-17) are enjoying their own club and horseback riding program, adults can retreat to the new Lazy You Hideaway spa lounge, with a cedar hot tub, sauna and cold plunges. Open year-round

Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash: Set against the Front Range’s rugged slopes, Devil’s Thumb Ranch isn’t just known for its horseback riding. The 6,500-acre guest ranch is regularly voted one of the top Nordic ski areas in the country thanks to 14 miles of trails and access to dozens more across the broader Ranch Creek Valley. Fat biking and skijoring also can be enjoyed on those paths, along with a crêpe stand for refueling. New this year: an additional 1,000 vertical feet of backcountry cat skiing terrain. Those seeking relaxation should hightail it to the 10,000-square-foot, hand-hewn log spa. Open year-round except for short closures in early November and mid-to-late April

Latigo Ranch, Kremmling: Latigo Ranch offers something many dude ranches don’t: the opportunity to visit for only a day (with 24-hour advance reservation). The family-owned, all-inclusive property is well-regarded for its 30-plus miles of groomed trails for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking. And the surrounding forest offers ample opportunities for backcountry skiing. The log cabins are equipped with fireplaces or wood-burning stoves for hard-earned downtime. Open Thursday through Monday from Dec. 20 to March 10

Music Meadows Ranch, Westcliffe: Ranch life doesn’t stop when the weather turns — and neither does the fun. Horseback riding, ice fishing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides and the wood-fired hot tub are all available for winter visitors to this working cattle ranch. Tending to the cattle is an option as well. Music Meadows hosts one group at a time in its three-bedroom, two-bathroom Ranch House (originally a late 1800s homestead). Winter packages range from a four-day weekend to a weeklong option that includes three full riding days. Bonus: Westcliffe is an International Dark Sky Community, so stargazing is a must. Open year-round

Sundance Trail Guest Ranch, Red Feather Lakes: One of Colorado’s smaller ranches, Sundance Trail offers something unique: no minimum stays, meaning you can visit for one night or five. It’s also a wheelchair- and pet-friendly property. In the colder months, two packages are available: one that includes morning trail rides and meals, and one that includes home-cooked breakfast. Plan to visit on New Year’s Eve for a special Murder Mystery Night event that features a thrilling story, midnight Champagne toast and a horseback ride the following day. Open year-round but closed Tuesday and Wednesday nights

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Loveland: This family-owned working horse and cattle ranch is not even a three-hour drive from Colorado Springs, making it an ideal spot for a short getaway. (Tip: With the Bunk & Breakfast package, last-minute travelers can make reservations just two weeks before arrival.) Spend the day exploring the 3,200 acres on horseback or searching for a wide array of birds (keep an eye out for eagles) before bunking down in a cozy cabin. Open year-round

Three Forks Ranch, Savery, Wyo.: Though it’s just over the Centennial State’s northern border, Three Forks considers itself a Colorado getaway. And Colorado hero Lindsey Vonn is its ski ambassador, so we’ll give it a pass. The 280,000-acre property has a bit of everything: a private ski resort with 23 groomed runs, snowmobile and snowshoe trails, and even a biathlon course. Off the snow, the focus is on wellness at the Roaring Fork Spa — featuring a hydrotherapy spa, longevity and wellness retreats, and cooking classes led by Mayo Clinic-backed experts. Open year-round

Vista Verde Guest Ranch, Clark: Western hospitality is on full display at this all-inclusive, AAA four-diamond property 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs. Take a horseback ride in the surrounding Routt National Forest, work your quads on eight miles of groomed Nordic ski track, snowshoe in a winter wonderland on one of the backcountry trails or test your ice fishing skills. Prefer to stay warm inside? Join a leatherworking or photography class, enjoy a drink while the house band plays or simply unwind in a log cabin. Open mid-December to mid-March