Well it is finally here – opening day! It is a beautiful sunny day in Montana and we are anxiously awaiting our first guests of the season. The lodge is stocked full of cookies and the fireplace is crackling, the cabins are beautifully clean, and all of our horses are here from winter pasture and looking ready for a ride.

Your 2014 crew have all been working hard to get the ranch in perfect shape for the summer. This year we are so lucky to have staff from all over the United States. Our chefs Nate and Rob are from Michigan and Ohio respectively, along with our server Kaylie and dishwasher Ryan who are also from Michigan. Our returning housekeeper Sharon, and her sister Minda are both from the great state of Washington. As for our wranglers, most of you returners will recognize Austin from Ohio, Keaton from Wisconsin, and Kaya from Montana. Our two new girls are also wonderful: Sabrina from Mississippi and Taylor from Montana. Our ranch hand, Tristian, is also a native of the state. And as you know, I am originally from New York and holding the spot of resident Yankee. We have an absolutely fabulous crew this year, so hurry up and get here so you can all meet them!

Working at the Covered Wagon definitely has its perks. One of the big ones is that Kurt and Melissa take us all on a whitewater rafting trip with the Geyser Whitewater company here in Big Sky, so that we can actually tell you guys what rafting down the Gallatin River is like. It was my first time rafting, and I completely loved the experience. The river is really high and fast right now, and the views are gorgeous! Part of the Geyser experience includes a photographer documenting your trip, so we can share with you guys our experience (and funny faces)!

 

So we’re up and running and can’t wait to see all of you! Here’s to a fantastic 2014 season!

-Eryn