Our Staff
Lucky 8 Ranch is family owned and operated. Our staff is committed to giving all of our guest exceptional service. Whether you're coming for a short visit or riding on one of our ATV tours.
Meet the Inspiration
Mark & Vera
Mark & Vera both grew up on a farm in Canada. We can thank them for taking Dwayne on trips back home to visit. Lucky 8 Ranch is named after these two. Mark's lucky roulette number is 8, hence the poker chip logo and the 8.
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Mark
1934 - 2018
Keith
Gramps worked in a meat plant most of his early life. He is the one that taught us our knife skills and how to humanly handle our animals. He was always the one to start the "honkytonkin'". His motto was, "Work hard, play even harder!" It was his great spirit and attitude that taught us how to have fun in any situation.
1937 - 2017
Meet The Family
It was Dwayne's dream that made Lucky 8 Ranch a reality. He is the president and owner of Lucky 8 Ranch. When he isn't driving a tractor you'll find him with his feet up in the knock out chairs.
Happy Wife, Happy Life is what we say at Lucky 8 Ranch. What momma says goes! Mom loves her horses, when she isn't taking care of the ranch, you'll see her saddling up Angel to go for a ride.
When Amanda isn't out gardening or playing with her son, you'll find her at her skincare spa making people's skin feel fresh and look rejuvenated.
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Nick is the general manager at Lucky 8 Ranch. If you have a question or concern, he's your guy. In the winter months, you'll see him racing Ice Cross Downhill.
Meet Our Team
CARLY
Originally from Boston, Carly is our bird loving Navy Veteran who came to Colorado to be a lifty for a season at Steamboat Springs Ski Resort and has never left! You can either find her building pasture, leading a tour, or taking care of the animals.
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Ranch Hand
ATV Tour Guide
Snowmobile Tour Guide
EMILY
Apart from spending most childhood summers working on her family's cattle ranch in North Dakota, Emily grew up in the Yampa Valley. While starting out working on private guest ranches, she has worked in many different occupations and is skilled in different trades. Not only is she a die-hard Bison enthusiast and advocate but also the proud surrogate mom to Cinco #0005 and hopes to have her own bison herd one day.
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Ranch Hand
Tour Manager
Lead Meat Sales