The Snyder Family
At the Fish & Cross Ranch
Fish & Cross Ranch is more than a place — it’s home to a multi-generational Colorado ranch family rooted in faith, heritage, and the cowboy way. From grandparents to grandkids to great-grandkids, each member plays a part in daily ranch life in the Yampa Valley. Together we carry forward the traditions of ranching, hospitality, and community that define the ranch today.
Built on family and faith in Colorado’s Yampa Valley, our way of life is carried forward through generations. Allen “Al” Snyder and Teresa Snyder moved to Colorado in the 1970s, where they built a life and raised their family. In 2005, Al and Teresa purchased the property that became Fish & Cross Ranch, beginning a new chapter in their family’s ranching story. Teresa’s life and legacy remain part of the ranch today. Find out more about Teresa’s legacy.
In 2023, Al married Bitsy Snyder, beginning a new chapter in their lives and bringing together two families rooted in faith. Today, Al and Bitsy share in the stewardship of Fish & Cross Ranch alongside the generations of family who live and work here. Together, the family tends the land, cherishes the past, and looks with hope to the future—living out faith, heritage, and the cowboy way.
Read about Bitsy Snyder’s story and her journey through the loss of her husband, Ron.
Our Ranch Families
Fish & Cross Ranch is truly a family effort. Each branch of our family brings unique strengths to ranch life in Colorado’s Yampa Valley—from raising cattle and caring for the land to teaching, serving, and building community. Together, these families form the heart of Fish & Cross Ranch, carrying forward traditions of faith, heritage, and the cowboy way while creating new memories for future generations.
Allen & Bitsy Snyder
Al and Bitsy share in the stewardship of Fish & Cross Ranch alongside the generations of family who live and work on the Ranch. Al carries forward the ranching legacy he and his late wife, Teresa, began, while Bitsy focuses on the Ranch’s marketing and storytelling.
Tyler & Jenny Snyder
Ty and Jenny are the Cattle & Land Managers as well as owners of Pack Country Outfitters. Jenny also serves on the OFC Board of Directors.
Greg & Yvonne Meyer
Greg serves as the president of Outfitters For Christ’s Board of Directors. He and Yvonne are leaders in our South Routt Community Church.
Nick & Rebecca Beckner
Nick & Rebecca serve as directors of The Hesed Project, a ministry that helps individuals and communities understand God’s boundless love and intentionally live out the gospel of Jesus through their relationships with others.
Tommy & Reagan Snyder
Tommy serves on the Fish & Cross Ranch Advisory Board as well as the OFC Board of Directors. Reagan is a successful photographer. See her work on Instagram.
Nick & Ali Vitwar
Ali serves as Outfitters for Christ‘s Executive Director, and Nick serves as OFC’s asst. director. He also works with cattle and the agriculture operations. Both actively work with youth outreach in our South Routt community.
Owen & Lexie Meyer
Owen works with agriculture operations, equipment maintenance, and health of cattle operations. Owen is a multi-year race champion in Yampa’s annual 4th of July celebration. Lexie is a highly sought after hair stylist at Bliss Hair in Oak Creek.
Faith, Family, and the Ranch Way of Life
At Fish & Cross Ranch, our family is at the heart of everything we do. From grandparents to grandkids and great-grandkids, each generation plays a part in tending the land and living out our values of faith, heritage, and the cowboy way. We invite you to explore more of our story—visit the Mercantile, enjoy our photo gallery, or spend time with us in Colorado’s Yampa Valley to experience ranch life for yourself.
