Golden Forge

03/05/2026

Things are hard. The news is grim. The tank is empty. But I’ve got a bucket of rocks and a dog who thinks today is the greatest day in the history of days. I’m choosing to borrow his vision for a while. 🐾🪨

02/22/2026

We hosted a few active-duty service members today — miles on the land, focused training, learning from each other, and the kind of joy that shows up when people are in their element.

We ended the day with burgers on the grill and stories by the fire.

Connection + competence = medicine.

This is the work we’re building at Golden Forge.

02/17/2026

Night shift at 8,600 feet:
✅ Bobcat checks the trail
✅ Dogs file a formal complaint
✅ Humans pretend they’re in charge
Ecosystem = operational. 🐾

02/14/2026

Get ready folks!

🏔️ A SNEAK PEEK AT THE PEAK! 🏔️
Take a good look at this view, because you’ll be seeing it from the shooting line very soon! 🏹

We are beyond excited to give you a first look at our partnership with Golden Forge Ranch. This stunning peak is located right on the property, and yes—you’ll get the opportunity to hike around and experience this terrain firsthand while navigating our custom 3D course. 🥾🎯

At Valor Archery Challenge, we don't just set up targets on flat ground. We utilize the natural beauty of Colorado to give you:

Unique Elevation Changes: Practice those uphill and downhill shots that test your true form.
Independent Course Design: No existing ranges—just raw, beautiful land and moving targets you won't find anywhere else.
The Ultimate 3D Vibe: A mix of world-class archery and a scenic Colorado hike.

This is the definition of 3D Archery at its finest. 🔥 Early Bird Pricing is still hot! Don't miss out on the Spring Opener and our upcoming events at this incredible location.

👉 Register today: https://ValorArcheryChallenge.com

02/12/2026

Spent an afternoon at Rolling R Farm & Ranch and learning regenerative land practices—how animals can be managed as part of a living system that builds healthier soil and cycles nutrients through compost + vermiculture to strengthen resilience. Bret and Suzanne are incredible humans - and also reinforced animals as healers, and how reconnecting with land, rhythm, and responsibility changes people. Took lots of notes and bringing pieces of it back to Golden Forge.

02/11/2026

Possibly the sexiest outhouse in Park County.

02/10/2026

Different conditions.
Different standards.
Different outcomes.
Months in planning. Now we build.

02/10/2026

For anyone new here, this article shares how Golden Forge came to be.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Suzi McKinley. Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?I grew up wired for service and endurance. I built my life around hard training and harder […]

02/05/2026

We tried the “no gate” lifestyle.
0/10. Do not recommend.
Gate + sign = official mountain ranch energy.
Thanks .rust ☝🏼🙌🏼

01/31/2026

We’ve added a portal by the yurt... You go in burdened. You come out lighter.

01/26/2026

Highly technical recovery protocol: snow rolls.…