Facts About Working at a Dude Ranch

So far, you have been reading perspectives dude ranch jobs from the owner of a dude ranch. Here are some thoughts from several staff members of Sundance Trail Ranch in Colorado.

You will find the same four themes:

  • Hard work & long hours
  • Family fun & adventures
  • New friends from other places
  • “Can-do” attitude required – flexibility & good humor

We asked:

  • Why a dude ranch job?
  • Why Sundance Trail?
  • Returning staff: why are you coming back?
  • What’s best about your job at Sundance Trail Ranch?
  • What’s not-so-great about STR?
  • What advice do you have for someone who is thinking of working on a dude ranch ?
  • What advice do you have for someone who is applying?

You will find their answers useful.

 

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