Triple Creek Ranch

Triple Creek Ranch Review

This cowboy-chic sanctuary is distinguished by its attentive service and seasonal cooking. Lavishly appointed log cabins nestled amid 1.6 million acres of Montana's Bitterroot National Forest provide a wonderful sense of heritage with log post beds, Western-themed quilts, spectacular photos, and world-class local artworks. Most offer wood-burning fireplaces and private outdoor hot tubs, in addition to such luxuries as plush terry robes and Blu-ray players. Foodies savor superb regional dishes from Chef Jacob Leatherman such as pan-seared golden trout with salsify salad and caper-brown butter sauce. Rates include trail rides, hikes, tennis, fly-fishing and casting lessons (Orvis endorses the resort), snowshoeing, three meals daily with a multi-course gourmet dinner, house wines and cocktails, and more. Additional offsite activities (incurring a surcharge) take full advantage of the nearby Bitterroot and Sapphire Ranges or Salmon River: heli-hiking, photo safaris, summer cattle drives, whitewater rafting, guided wildlife watching, snowmobiling, mountain biking, ATV rides, and cross-country and downhill skiing. Special activities such as artists' workshops, Western Horsemanship weekends and vintners' programs are held several times annually.