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Overview

Horseback Riding in Montana
The Bar W is nestled at the base of Spencer Mountain, on Spencer Lake in Whitefish, Montana, in between two pine-covered ridges. The Bar W is open year round and ready to treat you with true Western Montana hospitality - from the moment you arrive to long after you have left. Beautiful vistas and rolling ridges adorn the Montana countryside of this cozy dude ranch.

Activities
Our horseback-riding program is the ranch's main attraction. Our experienced staff, trained horses, and the assorted terrain our guests traverse make for an incredible horseback riding experience. The Bar W's riding programs include hundreds of thousands of acres to explore. You'll ride in the mountains, over the foothills and across the open prairies of Montana Big Sky country.

In addition to horseback riding, there is plenty for all ages to do and discover at the Bar W. Guests are invited to explore the entire property - watch our trainers work the horses, help with the chores (if you like, of course), fish for big pike on Spencer Lake, hike the miles and miles of trails, mountain bike, swim in the lake, throw horseshoes, or play badminton, volleyball, or a leisurely game of pool. You can even test your archery skills or try your hand at breaking some clay pigeons.

Accommodations & Meals
The ranch consists of a 6,200-square-foot lodge, cabin suites, indoor and outdoor horseback-riding arenas, stables, a barn, play meadow, an entertainment area and a gazebo on the lake - all helping to make the Bar W an idyllic piece of paradise for our guests to soak in all year long.

Wait until you sit down to breakfast or dinner and taste some of the best down-home cooking this side of the Mississippi - Montana style! Meals are prepared with love and care and are always served in hearty portions - no one leaves hungry.

Children's Program
If you are thinking about a great summer vacation for kids, think horseback riding, there is no better place than The Bar W Ranch! We are developing a great program for the younger cowpokes this year. For the small fries under four we will be offering limited babysitting upon request. At the Bar W, our trail riding age limit is seven years old. Cowboys and cowgirls under seven can take pony rides and work on their skills in the arena. Seven to elevens will have their own special rides on certain days, with trail rides and games in the arena. With their own counselor they will have great adventures, swimming, fishing and taking trips to the Whitefish Mountain Resort. Parents will have the opportunity to participate with their kids in some of these activities, as well as enjoying adults' only rides and activities. What ever your age, The Bar W has a great vacation waiting for you.

Past Customer Feedback
"What an amazing vacation! Our time here at the Bar W far exceeded our hopes and we are so very grateful to everyone here for all of your kindness. A very special thank you to Mindy, Ann Marie and have course, #1 wrangler - Stephen! Though we are so sad to leave, we take with us hearts - full of memories and dreams of another Bar W experience in the future."
- Christine, Danielle and Amanda, California

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