History
Our grandfather, Peck Tate, homesteaded in the Ruby Valley in 1910. He came to Montana to train horses, a tradition we continue today. The ranch is situated in a narrow canyon the land which in the 1600's was a large Native American summer camp. Always having company and many people just stopping in to see our area my father Bill Tate decided to open the doors in 1985 to welcome guest commercially. Today we are a full time guest ranch with a complete lodge, cabins and horseback training facility. Only being 40 minutes from Virginia City a town that virtually was born overnight in the 860's when gold was discovered. My father, Bill Tate, is a great historian and offers history tours to our guest each summer. Our family is proud to still be on the same land our grandfather homesteaded over 100 years ago.
Specialties
Upper Canyon Outfitters (UCO) is a family operated ranch located in the upper Ruby Valley. The Tate family has been enjoying the Ruby Valley since our grandfather homesteaded in 1910. We pride ourselves in offering you western hospitality, breath taking scenery and first-class accommodations. You can pamper yourself by staying in our impressive lodge or in one of our cabins along the banks of the Ruby River. With our secluded location between the Gravelly, Snowcrest and Greenhorn Mountains we can offer mile after mile of world-class scenery, horseback riding adventures, exceptional fly fishing opportunities, native wildlife, hiking, history and homestead tours, and only 40 minutes from historic Virginia City and two hours from Yellowstone Park. We would like to share with you not only our ranch that sits at 6000 feet, lush forest, soaring peaks to 10,000 feet and breathtaking scenery, but also our commitment to quality by providing a truly unforgettable Montana experience