Wilderness
EXPLORING NEW WATERS A Colorado native gets hooked on fly-fishing at The Broadmoor Fishing Camp. BY C L AU D I A C A R B O N E
MARK REISS
The Broadmoor Fishing Camp is situated on a private, pristine section of the Tarryall River.
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he Broadmoor Fishing Camp features five mile's of private water on the Tarryall River in the Lost Creek Wilderness. Arriving at the new Fishing Camp—in your own vehicle for overnight guests and by Broadmoor shuttle for day trips— not only feels like a welcome contrast as you enter the pristine Colorado wilderness, but it also feels like stepping back in time to an era when the connection between man and nature felt much more immediate. The camp is anchored by a well-appointed Main Lodge, where guests congregate for meals and to talk about the day’s fishing adventures. Accommodations are in seven renovated miner’s cabins clustered among the pine trees. The cabins, which date to the late 1800s, have been restored
to refined rustic decor befitting a Broadmoor property, with a heated bathhouse with private showers, sinks and stalls that serve the five cabins without bathrooms. Days here are spent on the water, whether guests are at camp for a day trip or for an overnight stay. At the end of the day, overnight guests are treated like family, helping guides prepare meals in the Main Lodge and dining together for a true intimate camp experience. Manager Scott Tarrant grew up fishing, and this year celebrates his 20th year as a professional guide. He’s particularly excited about sharing his passion for fly-fishing with guests. “I live in rivers; that’s where the world makes sense to me,” he says. And after spending a day on the water with L e a r n mor e at B roa dmoor . com
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