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At Paws Up, a luxury dude ranch in Montana's Big Sky country, tenderfoots will find a level of challenge that best suits them, whether they fancy themselves a budding Billy Crystal or a John Wayne wannabe. Pictured here, guests on a trail ride.

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City slicker: Luxury on the range

At Paws Up, a luxury dude ranch in Montana's Big Sky country, tenderfoots will find a level of challenge that best suits them, whether they fancy themselves a budding Billy Crystal or a John Wayne wannabe. Pictured here, guests on a trail ride. Photo Credit: Arnie Weissmann

At Paws Up, a luxury dude ranch in Montana's Big Sky country, tenderfoots will find a level of challenge that best suits them, whether they fancy themselves a budding Billy Crystal or a John Wayne wannabe. Pictured here, guests on a trail ride.

A cattle-driving rule of thumb: Stay on the fringes of the herd and position people to bring up the rear.

A multistation sporting clay course included ''pigeons'' flying above meadows and ''rabbits'' skipping along the forest floor.

A five-star tent in the luxury Moonlight Camp.

The fire pit and exterior of the dining hall of Pinnacle Camp.

The fire pits went unlit at the height of last summer's fire season, but they still provided a social hub at the campgrounds.

The interior of the hall, which has a fireplace and comfy chairs, helps separate glamping from camping.

Hutterite farmers from nearby colonies provided not just samples but produce and canned goods for guests to take back to their quarters.

A fleet of Kia Souls provides self-drive transport around Paws Up. These are parked outside the Wilderness Outpost, where many activities begin.

The Blackfoot River Lodge has four bedrooms, and adjacent luxury tents if that's not enough.

The Weissmanns prepare to set out with a guide for a 15-mile mountain-bike ride from the ghost town of Garnet back to the ranch.

The tack room of the Saddle Club, where horses are boarded and rodeos held, is also used as a dining room for corporate events.

Steve Fraker, head teamster, is in charge of everything equine.