One wardrobe tip I learned on this trip was always take a black insulated waffle-weave winter underwear top. I'd never even owned one, but when my clothes disappeared-- my big suitcase never made it to the ranch in the shuttle van-- I borrowed the ski underwear top from my handy husband, and wore it as a chic top with black pants at cocktail hour, as sleepwear, and during the day as a layering item under a jacket. It also dried quickly when washed in between!


The other piece of advice gleaned from our trip to cowgirl country: if you are planning a trip with rough/country/outback segments and another day or two segment of luxury, leave the luxury part for last. You'll appreciate it so much more. In fact it will feel ultra- luxurious, even if it's only a hot shower with good water pressure.

The Dudettes ride out at Cimarroncita