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.